Maricopa Community Colleges  AGS285AA   20016-99999 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  02/27/01
AGS285AA     20016-99999 LEC
LAB 		1 Credit(s)
0 Credit(s) 		0.67 Period(s)
1 Period(s)
Propagation of Horticultural Plants Structures, Media and Management
Design, maintenance and repair of greenhouse structures. Principles of plant propagation media and procedures. The processes involved in nursery management, including plant care, display, and marketing. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AGS285AA   20016-99999 Propagation of Horticultural Plants Structures, Media and Management
1. Describe the types and purposes of various greenhouse structures. (I)
2. Explain the methods of controlling environmental factors in a greenhouse to enhance plant growth. (I)
3. Identify and describe various media used for plant propagation. (II)
4. Describe the processes involved in nursery management, including plant care, display, and marketing. (III)
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AGS285AA   20016-99999 Propagation of Horticultural Plants Structures, Media and Management
    I. Greenhouse Management
        A. Types of plant growth structures
        B. Manipulation of environmental factors
        C. Maintenance and repair of greenhouse structures
        D. Greenhouse design
        E. Heating and cooling systems
      II. Plant Propagation Media
          A. Container media
          B. Preplanting treatment of media
          C. Sanitation procedures
        III. Nursery Management
            A. Watering
            B. Fertilizing
            C. Transplanting
            D. Pruning
            E. Display and marketing
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