Student Learning Outcomes

Discipline: Degree: AS - Ornamental Horticulture - S0119

Course Name	Course Number	Objectives
Food Production, Land use and Politics - A Global Perspective	AGAG 1 (VOC)	Students completing AGAG 1 will be able to give a brief, coherent presentation of their current event summary in front of the class. Students completing AGAG 1 will be able to formulate possible solutions to the conflicting demands for land use between suburban development and agriculture. Students in AGAG 1 will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence of world agriculture systems. Students completing AGAG 1 will be able to prepare and present an argument in favor of, or in opposition to, a variety of controversial topics in the arena of agriculture. Students completing AGAG 1 will be able to identify and describe the key elements in sustainable agriculture. Students completing AGAG 1 will be able to evaluate the sustainability of current food production systems. Students completing AGAG 1 will be able to explain how water issues impact world agriculture Students completing AGAG 1 will be able to discuss the impact that the endangered species act has on current agricultural practices.
Horticultural Science	AGOR 1 (VOC)	Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to explain concepts related to plant structure and function. GEO- Students completing relevant assignments in Area B courses will evaluate the impact of science on their daily lives. Students will be able to explain the elements of plant selection. • 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 completing AGOR 1 will be able to describe common horticultural careers. Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to define common horticultural terms. 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 describe sexual and asexual reproduction in plants. 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 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 choose irrigation practices for conserving water and encouraging plant health. Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to differentiate between different types of soils. 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 evaluate nursery stock for structure and health. Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to identify major nutrient deficiencies in plants. Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to determine the water needs of plants. 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 the correct application of fertilizers. Students will be able to diagnose common plant diseases and the effects of garden pests.
Integrated Pest Management	AGOR 24 (VOC)	Students successfully completing this course will be able to demonstrate knowledge of Laws and Regulations of California Department of Pesticide Regulation 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. Course completers will be able to formulate and implement a complete Integrated Pest Management program for a specific site.
Interior Landscaping	AGOR 15 (VOC)	Students will be able to explain the basic design concepts for interior landscaping. Students will be able to create and maintain an interior landscape. Students will be able to analyze the needs of the client and the proposed interior landscape site. Students will be able to identify common species and varieties of interior plants. Students will be able to explain the role and characteristics of different types of soil media commonly used in interior landscaping. Students will be able to explain the impacts of temperature on interior plants. Students will be able to explain the impacts of air quality and humidity on interior plants. Students will be able to select appropriate interior plants for given site conditions. Students will be able to determine water needs of interior plants. Students will be able to select an appropriate lighting system for a given situation Students will be able to develop a maintenance plan and schedule. Students will be able to explain the impact of light on plants. Students will be able to compare different types of lighting systems for interior plants. Students completing AGOR 15 will be able to give a professional quality oral presentation. Course completers will be able to interact with clients in a professional manner. Course completers will be able to identify and explain appropriate irrigation practices for interior applications. Course completers will be able to recognize and explain the benefits of plants in the interior. Students will be able to identify the common types of plants used in interior landscaping, and their origins. Students will be able to describe elements of the history of interior landscaping. Students will be able to assess pest and disease problems on interior plants.
Landscape Construction Fundamentals	AGOR 71 (VOC)	Students will prepare site and properly install bricks on sand for a walkway project. Identify and correctly use the proper tool needed for landscape projects. Understand basic electrical concepts for low voltage landscape lighting projects
Landscape Design	AGOR 13 (VOC)	Students completing AGOR 13 will be able to give a professional quality oral presentation. Students completing AGOR 13 will be able to demonstrate competency in one on one customer relations. Course completers will be able to evaluate a site and develop a functional design that meets client criteria
Landscape Hardscape Applications	AGOR 72 (VOC)	Completers will calculate electrical loads for a low voltage lighting system. Student will design and estimate materials needed for a block wall project.
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
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.
Landscaping and Nursery Management	AGOR 32 (VOC)	Students completing AGOR 32 will be able to demonstrate good customer relations skills. Demonstrate a work ethic appropriate to the plant production industry. Students completing this course will be able to explain the organizational structure of the nursery industry.
Microcomputer Applications	CISB 15	Students completing CISB 15 - Microcomputer Applications will be able to use Microsoft Word to create professional documents needed to create a computer security report. Students completing CISB 15 - Microcomputer Applications will be able to effectively use formulas and functions in worksheets. Students completing CISB 15 - Microcomputer Applications will understand the importance of continuing their education in computer literacy.
Ornamental Plants - Herbaceous	AGOR 29 (VOC)	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. 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.
Ornamental Plants - Trees and Woody Shrubs	AGOR 30 (VOC)	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. 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 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 explain growth habits and requirements of common landscape plants.
Ornamental Plants for Southwest Climates	AGOR 35	Course completers will be able to identify common landscape plants for southwest climates Course completers will be able to explain the binomial method of plant nomenclature
Plant Propagation/Greenhouse Management	AGOR 2 (VOC)	Students completing AGOR 2 will be able to Identify, use, and maintain common propagation and nursery tools and equipment. Students completing AGOR 2 will be able to demonstrate a work ethic appropriate to the plant production industry. Course completers will be able to integrate proper sanitation and disease prevention procedures Course completers will be able to demonstrate commercial plant propagation techniques used in the nursery industry. Course completers will be able to formulate growing media that is appropriate for use in propagation of plants.
Small Engine Repair I	AGOR 53 (VOC)	Students completing the course will learn engine disassembly, evaluation of components, and reassembly of small air-cooled gasoline engine Students completing the course will learn component and tool identification
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.
Sports Turf Management	AGOR 40 (VOC)	Course completers will be able to formulate and propose an all-inclusive management program for a sports turf area Course completers will be able to assess the use of artificial surfaces for sports areas and present an argument in favor of, or in opposition to, the use of artificial surfaces. Students completing AGOR 40 will be able to give a professional quality oral presentation. Course completers will be able to formulate and propose an all-inclusive management program for a sports turf area
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
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. 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.
Urban Arboriculture	AGOR 75 (VOC)	Students will be able to explain the importance of proper irrigation for trees in urban landscapes. Students will be able to explain the relationship among soil moisture, absorption of essential elements, and plant growth. Students will explain how water, minerals, and nutrients are necessary for tree health and growth. Students completing this course will be able to describe methods used to protect trees during construction. Students will be able to explain how trees respond to pruning and the effects of severe pruning. Students will be able to explain different methods of fertilizer application and their advantages and disadvantages. Students will be able to describe the process for assessing trees for health and safety. Students will be able to describe various physiological disorders and injuries caused by living and nonliving disorders that can affect trees. Students will be able to explain the nutritional needs of trees. Students completing AGOR 75 will be able to describe the environmental, economic, aesthetic, and social benefits of trees. Students completing this course will be able to demonstrate proper pruning skills for pruning woody trees and shrubs. Course completers will be able to demonstrate proper use of Personal Protective Equipment. Students will be able to identify appropriate safety standards, equipment, and techniques for use in arboriculture practices. Students completing this course will be able to explain how using proper installation techniques can improve survival chances and accelerate establishment. Students completing this course will be able to describe the proper procedures and techniques used to plant and transplant trees. Students completing this course will be able to explain what to look for in selecting healthy, vigorous planting stock. Students completing this course will be able to describe the various physiological disorders and injuries that can affect trees, and the concept of Compartmentalization of Decay in Trees (CODIT). Students completing this course will be able to describe the formation of woody stems and the mechanics of trees. Students will be able to explain concepts related to basic tree physiology. Students will be able to describe the basic composition and function of a tree’s vascular system. Students will be able to describe the various costs associated with establishing and maintaining landscape trees, and how value can be placed on the urban forest as a resource.
Work Experience in Nursery Operations	AGOR 91	Employers of Horticulture Work Experience Students will rate the work habits of their students as above average. Employers of HorticultureWork Experience Students will rate the technical skills of their students as above average.

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