Discipline

Student Learning Outcomes

Discipline: Certificate: Public Works/Landscape - B0120

Course Name	Course Number	Objectives
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. 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.
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.