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Discipline: Certificate: Horticulture Science - N0489

Course Name	Course Number	Objectives
Horticultural Science	AGOR 1 (VOC)	Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to evaluate various pruning practices and applications for common plants. Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to describe sexual and asexual reproduction in plants. GEO- Students completing relevant assignments in Area B courses will evaluate the impact of science on their daily lives. Students will be able to diagnose common plant diseases and the effects of garden pests. Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to differentiate between different types of soils. Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to evaluate common landscape practices. Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to determine the water needs of plants. 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 describe the correct application of fertilizers. Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to identify major 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 correctly identify the nutrients required to correct nutrient deficiencies in plants. Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to define common horticultural terms. Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to explain photosynthesis, respiration, and translocation. • Students will be able to explain concepts related to plant classification and nomenclature. Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to describe common horticultural careers. Students will be able to explain the elements of plant selection. Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to describe the basic concepts of landscape design. Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to demonstrate proper planting and transplanting methods. Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to evaluate nursery stock for structure and health. 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 describe climatic and microclimate interactions and how they influence plant growth. Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to explain concepts related to plant structure and function.
Integrated Pest Management	AGOR 24 (VOC)	Successful completers will be able to identify local pests and disorders of trees, turf, and ornamental landscapes. Students successfully completing this course will be able to demonstrate knowledge of Laws and Regulations of California Department of Pesticide Regulation Course completers will be able to formulate and implement a complete Integrated Pest Management program for a specific site. Students completing AGOR 24 will be able to give a professional quality oral presentation
Ornamental Plants - Herbaceous	AGOR 29 (VOC)	Course completers will be able to explain the binomial method of plant nomenclature. Students completing AGOR 30 will be able to identify botanical terms (plant identification terminology) as related to various plant parts and structures. Students completing AGOR 29 will be able to summarize the various uses of plants as related to landscape and garden applications. Students completing AGOR 29 will be able to explain growth habits and requirements of common landscape plants. Students completing AGOR 29 will be able to identify common herbaceous landscape plants using physical features of leaf, stem, flower, fruit, and growth habit.
Ornamental Plants - Trees and Woody Shrubs	AGOR 30 (VOC)	Course completers will be able to explain the binomial method of plant nomenclature. Students completing AGOR 30 will be able to summarize the various uses of plants as related to landscape and garden applications. Students completing AGOR 30 will be able to identify botanical terms (plant identification terminology) as related to various plant parts and structures. Students completing AGOR 30 will be able to identify common landscape trees and woody shrubs using physical features of leaf, bark, flower, fruit, and growth habit. Students completing AGOR 30 will be able to explain growth habits and requirements of common landscape plants.
Soil Science and Management	AGOR 50 (VOC)	Course completers will be able to evaluate the soil conditions at an existing site and make specific recommendations for the immediate and long-term correction of all problems Course completers will be able to identify and explain all aspects of a standard soil test. Course completers will be able to predict the potential effects that certain chemical and physical properties of soils will have on overall plant health.
Turf Grass Production and Management	AGOR 39 (VOC)	Course completers will be able to formulate and implement a complete Turf Management program for a specific site. Students completing AGOR 39 will be able to give a professional quality oral presentation. Course completers will be able to identify common turf species and describe their uses

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