A study of an ecological approach in greenhouse design and management. A laboratory period is an integral part of the course designed to give the student an opportunity to observe first-hand the use of greenhouse and hydroponic practices in the lab and greenhouse settings.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The agriculture program at SCCC provides opportunities to further each student’s knowledge of and skills in agricultural operations.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
The student will learn to identify and understand Solar siting.
The student will learn to identify and understand Passive Solar concepts.
The student will learn to identify and understand greenhouse construction.
The student will learn to identify and understand heating, and cooling.
The student will learn to identify and understand the environmental control systems
The student will learn to identify and understand the root substrate pasteurization.
The student will learn to identify and understand watering.
The student will learn to identify and understand fertilization.
The student will learn to identify and understand alternative cropping systems.
The student will learn to identify and understand hydroponics.
The student will learn to identify and understand fertilization.
The student will learn to identify and understand carbon dioxide fertilization.
The student will learn to identify and understand light and temperature.
The student will learn to identify and understand chemical growth regulation
The student will learn to identify and understand insect control.
The student will learn to identify and understand disease control.
environmental control systems
- Solar siting
- Passive Solar Values
- Greenhouse Construction
- Heating, and cooling
- Root substrate
- Root substrate pasteurization
- Watering
- Fertilization
- Alternative cropping system
- Hydroponics
- Carbon dioxide fertilization
- Light and temperature
- Chemical growth regulation
- Insect control
- Disease control
Lecture
Discussion
Group Activities
Class Handouts
Video presentation
Hands-on experience
Instructor presentation/demonstrations
The Solar Greenhouse
Hydroponics, by Howard Resh
Greenhouse Suppliers
Class Handouts
Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include class participation, attendance, exam scores, homework assignments, and presentation assignments.
SCCC Outcome 1 will be assessed and measured by class participation and comprehension of material read.
SCCCS Outcome 2 will be assessed and measured by written explanations for thoughts and ideas related to soil science through exams and written work.
SCCC Outcome 3 will be assessed and measured by classroom discussions, and oral presentations.
SCCC Outcome 5 will be assessed and measured by students decisions regarding interpretations from soil surveys.
SCCC Outcome 6 will be assessed and measured by students use of current soil analysis programs and technologies
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.