SUST252 — Indoor Growing: Greenhouse Mgmt & Crop Production
SUST 252 - Indoor Growing: Greenhouse Mgmt & Crop Production SUST 252 - Indoor Growing: Greenhouse Mgmt & Crop Production 5 Credits Greenhouse management course that explores the various systems and techniques that are commonly used by the industry such as, hydroponics, aeroponics, aquaponics, and conventional soil-based mediums. This course includes hands-on learning components that takes place in the campus greenhouse. Fees Quarters Typically Designed to Serve Students in the Urban Ag. Program, students outside of the program who are looking for elective credit, and members of the community enrolled through Continuing Education. Active Date 20190709T10:50:51 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Lecture 33 Lab 44 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Lecture Outline: 1. Greenhouse structures and equipment 2. Fertigation systems 3. Heating and cooling systems 4. Lighting systems 5. Pest control management systems 6. Crop Production 7. Water and nutrients 8. Media and pH 9. Plant nutrition and fertilization 10. Temperature and light Lab Outline: 1. Greenhouse structures and heating/cooling systems 2. Media, fertilizer, and water quality 3. Crop planning 4. Germination and seedling development 5. Asexual and sexual plant propagation 6. Vegetable transplants 7. Direct seed various crops 8. Plant identification 9. Pest management 10. Crop management Student Learning