| 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.
- GEO- Students completing relevant assignments in Area B courses will evaluate the impact of science on their daily lives.
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Integrated Pest Management |
AGOR 24 (VOC) |
- 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
- 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
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Ornamental Plants - Herbaceous |
AGOR 29 (VOC) |
- Course completers will be able to explain the binomial method of plant nomenclature.
- Course completers will be able to identify common herbaceous landscape plants
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Ornamental Plants - Trees and Woody Shrubs |
AGOR 30 (VOC) |
- Course completers will be able to explain the binomial method of plant nomenclature.
- Course completers will be able to identify common landscape trees and woody shrubs
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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 predict the potential effects that certain chemical and physical properties of soils will have on overall plant health.
- Course completers will be able to identify and explain all aspects of a standard soil test.
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Turf Management |
AGOR 39 (VOC) |
- Course completers will be able to identify common turf species and describe their uses
- Students completing AGOR 39 will be able to give a professional quality oral presentation.
- Course completers will be able to formulate and implement a complete Turf Management program for a specific site.
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