| Horticultural Science |
AGOR 1 (VOC) |
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to explain concepts related to plant structure and function.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to describe climatic and microclimate interactions and how they influence plant growth.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to explain how different types of soils can be managed to improve plant growth
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to correctly identify the nutrients required to correct nutrient deficiencies in plants.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to explain the standard plant propagation methods.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to explain photosynthesis, respiration, and translocation.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to define common horticultural terms.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to describe common horticultural careers.
- • Students will be able to explain concepts related to plant classification and nomenclature.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to describe the basic concepts of landscape design.
- Students will be able to explain the elements of plant selection.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to evaluate nursery stock for structure and health.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to demonstrate proper planting and transplanting methods.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to evaluate common landscape practices.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to differentiate between different types of soils.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to choose irrigation practices for conserving water and encouraging plant health.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to determine the water needs of plants.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to identify major nutrient deficiencies in plants.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to describe the correct application of fertilizers.
- Students will be able to diagnose common plant diseases and the effects of garden pests.
- GEO- Students completing relevant assignments in Area B courses will evaluate the impact of science on their daily lives.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to describe sexual and asexual reproduction in plants.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to evaluate various pruning practices and applications for common plants.
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Landscape Construction Fundamentals |
AGOR 71 (VOC) |
- Identify and correctly use the proper tool needed for landscape projects.
Understand basic electrical concepts for low voltage landscape lighting projects
- Students will prepare site and properly install bricks on sand for a walkway project.
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Landscape Irrigation - Design and Installation |
AGOR 62 (VOC) |
- Course completers will be able to evaluate a site and develop a functional design that meets client criteria
- Identify the proper components of a efficient automatic irrigation system
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Landscape Irrigation - Drip and Low Volume |
AGOR 64 (VOC) |
- Course completers will be able to evaluate a site and develop a functional drip/low flow design that meets client criteria
- Completers will be able to install a proper drip irrigation system.
70% of the completers will be able identify basic components used for drip installations
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Landscape Irrigation Systems Management |
AGOR 63 (VOC) |
- Students will be able to determine the distribution uniformity of an irrigation system.
- Completers will be able to properly repair a PVC piping system used in Irrigation.
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Tractor and Landscape Equipment Operations |
AGOR 51 (VOC) |
- Students completing this course will be able to demonstrate safe operational skills and practices when operating tractors and other equipment
- Students completing this course will be able to demonstrate fundamentals of operating tractors and equipment covered in class
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