Plant Science
PREREQUISITES: None
LENGTH: 1 Trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Students will begin with a general discussion of plants and their relationship and importance to man. The greenhouse will be used for projects in germination, nutrient, and light experiments. Students will discuss the use of pesticides and their importance in agriculture (handling, application, and State and Federal regulations). Students will discuss the horticulture industry and it’s importance to our economy. Greenhouse projects will include asexual propagation of various species of plants. Students will explore the career opportunities available in the horticulture and plant science industries. Supplemental information, laboratories, and experiences will be taken from the Applied Biology/Chemistry resources of C.O.R.D. (Center for Occupational Research and Development).
MATERIALS:
1. Textbooks & project materials will be provided
2. Greenhouse Laboratories – Plant propagation & cloning
LENGTH: 1 Trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Students will begin with a general discussion of plants and their relationship and importance to man. The greenhouse will be used for projects in germination, nutrient, and light experiments. Students will discuss the use of pesticides and their importance in agriculture (handling, application, and State and Federal regulations). Students will discuss the horticulture industry and it’s importance to our economy. Greenhouse projects will include asexual propagation of various species of plants. Students will explore the career opportunities available in the horticulture and plant science industries. Supplemental information, laboratories, and experiences will be taken from the Applied Biology/Chemistry resources of C.O.R.D. (Center for Occupational Research and Development).
MATERIALS:
1. Textbooks & project materials will be provided
2. Greenhouse Laboratories – Plant propagation & cloning