Horticulture 1
Horticulture 2
Landscape Construction and Management
Biotechnology 1
Biotechnology 2
Advanced Studies
Agriscience Applications
This course provides instruction in the broad field of horticulture with emphasis on the scientific and technical knowledge for a career in horticulture. Topics in this course include plant growth and development, plant nutrition, media selection, basic plant identification, pest management, customer relations, career development and leadership development. Skills in biology, chemistry, and algebra are reinforced in this course. This course will offer hands on learning activities using the facilities available. The FFA and FFA Leadership activities are integral components of the course.
Hort 1 course outline
 
Week 1
  • Classroom Procedures
  • FFA History
  • FFA Basics
  • FFA Opportunities
  • SAE Basics
Week 2
  • SAE Recordbook
  • Record keeping basics
  • Keeping records in the field of Horticulture
Week 3
  • Divisions of Plant Science
  • Divisions of Horticulture
  • Horticulture in our Community
Week 4
  • Horticulture employment in our community
  • Higher Education in Horticulture
  • Plant Classification
Week 5
  • Major plant parts and their components
  • Function and purpose of major plant parts
Week 6
  • Biological terms used to describe plants
Week 7
  • Plant cell basics
  • Phases of plant cell growth
Week 8
  • Stages of plant growth
  • Light, Moisture and Temperature in plant growth
Week 9
  • Pots and Containers used in Horticulture Industry
  • Procedure for repotting Horticulture plants
  • Basics of Sexual and Asexual Plant Propagation
Week 10

 

 

Week 11
  • Demonstration of Sexual and Asexual Plant Propagation
Week 12
  • Components of Horticultural Soils
  • Hydroponics in Horticulture
Week 13
  • Physical Properties of Soil
  • Chemical Properties of Soil
Week 14
  • Conducting a Soil Sample
  • Interpreting Soil Sample Results
Week 15
  • Nutrient requirements of Horticultural Plants
  • Macronutrients required by Horticultural Plants
  • Micronutrients required by Horticultural Plants
Week 16
  • Types of fertilizers used in Horticulture
  • Application methods of fertilizers used in Horticulture
Week 17
  • Biotechnology in Horticulture
Week 18
  • Identification of Pests in Horticulture
  • Categories of Pests in Horticulture
  • Anatomy and life cycle of Insects
  • Pesticides in Horticulture
Week 19
  • Understanding Chemical Labels used in Horticulture
  • Correctly applying pesticides in Horticulture
  • Understanding and using the NC Chemical manual
Week 20
  • Exam Review
  • Final Exam
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