MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Health Sciences

B.	Discipline: Agriculture Management

C.	Course Number and Title: AGRI1030 Soil, Crop and Greenhouse Management

D.	Course Coordinator: Sarah Lucha, MS

Assistant Dean: Melinda Roepke, MSN, RN

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E.	Credit Hours: 4

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Introductory Horticulture

Author: H. Edward Reilly and Carroll L. Shry, Jr.

Copyright Year: 2010

Edition: 7th

ISBN: 9781401889524

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course will cover a variety of different topics dealing with our natural environment and how humans have affected that environment. This course will cover soil erosion, soil drainage, sustainability, manure management, conservation practices, crop propagation, weed control, fertilizer, disease, organic crops, environmental control, invasive species, Integrated Pest Management, hydroponics, greenhouse operations and landscaping.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Describe soil characteristics and the soil type’s influence on drainage, erosion, agricultural farming and building.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam
Determine the proper conservation practices to implement for soil maximum efficiency and usability.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam
Describe the necessity of manure management and the different practices that can be implemented.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam
Identify different pests, weed and insect, through a collection.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam Collection with written assignment
Compare and contrast the benefits, advantages and disadvantages between organic and non-organic farming.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam
Describe the differences between plant propagations of seeds, cuttings, grafting, budding and layering.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam
Explain integrated pest management and evaluate the types of control methods.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam
Determine proper cultural requirements, such as fertilizing, watering and temperature in greenhouses.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam
Explain landscaping concepts, hardscaping, softscaping, and water feature techniques and determine usable plant types.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam Written Assignment
Discuss sustainability in agriculture and the environment while promoting stewardship.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

WEEK	CONTENT
1	Soil structure, erosion and drainage Importance of soil Structure types, porespace, texture, stability Soil Erosion: alluvial, lacrustrine, loess, marine, glacial Soil degradation Effects of soil drainage
2	Soil Conservation Practices Correcting Erosion Crop rotation Strip farming Contour farming Buffer strips Wind breaks
3	Manure Management Nutrient value for crops Manure collection systems Manure as a fertilizer: advantages and disadvantages Environmental concerns Public Policy
4	Water Conservation Ground water Human and agricultural impacts on hydrologic cycle Surface Waters Desalting Seawater Making Food Production more efficient Water Pollution Public policy
5 & 6	Plant Propagation and Biotechnology Seeds Cuttings and micro propagation Separation and division Grafting Budding Layering GMO’s
7	Crop Management, Fertilizer and Weed Control N-P-K fertilizer requirement for plants Growing Degree Days GMO’s Pesticide Management
8	Integrated Pest Management and Disease Control Integrated Pest Management plans Disease prevention and control Insecticides Fungicides Rodenticides
9	Organic versus Non Organic Agriculture Define organic farm requirements Levels of organic farms Pro’s and Con’s
10	Environmental Controls Food distribution and trade Hunger and Malnutrition Green to Gene revolution Ecosystem restoration
11	Invasive Species Local invasive species Indigenous and non-indigenous species Public Policy Environmental impacts
12	Sustainability Urban sprawl Life style changes Urban blight Stewardship
13	Identification Plant pest identification Insect pest identification
14	Hydroponics/Greenhouse Operations Hydroponic systems Growth Regulators Soil medium, watering systems, cooling systems Plant selection Apical dominance Sterilizing
15	Landscaping Principles of landscaping, maintenance, xeriscaping, water gardens, irrigation Annuals, biennials, perennials Evergreens Shrubs Ground covers Bulbs Pruning
16	Final Exam

N.	Course Assignments:

Reading Assignments

Written Assignments

Quizzes

Mid-term Exam

Final Exam

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00--59	F	0.00	Failure

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3