The course will cover the basic principles of plant science and the environment that apply to horticulture; survey of the industry; plant taxonomy, anatomy, morphology, and physiology; environment and plant growth; plant propagation, pest management, and plant breeding. The horticultural principles covered in this course will prepare the student for specialized courses in areas of horticulture, including vegetable science, fruit science, nursery management, floriculture, turf grass science, landscaping and others.
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 #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 #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
- Acquaint the student with the history of horticulture
- Recognize and understand the structure of higher plants
- Correctly use the botanical classification system for plants
- Gain an understanding of plant growth and development
- Acquire knowledge of plant propagation
- Understand the relationship between plants and their environment
- Identify plant problems including pests and diseases
- Overview of the Horticulture Industry
- Structure of Higher Plants
- Naming and Classifying Plants
- Plant Growth and Development
- Plant Propagation
- Plants and Their Environment
- Plant Problems
- Laboratory Activities
- Lectures/Discussion
- Laboratory hands-on experiences
- Guest speakers
- Course Textbooks
- Supplemental Materials
Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include class participation, judging scores, and attendance.
- SCCC Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by class participation, evaluation of writing assignments covering class topics read, and lab assignment completion.
- SCCC Outcome #2 will be assessed and measured by writing assignments relating to course assignments
- SCCC Outcome #4 will be assessed and measured by completing class and laboratory assignments involving mathematical skills.
- SCCC Outcome #5 will be assessed and measured by written summaries of lab work and course assignments.
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Seward County Community College (SCCC) is committed to ensuring digital and physical accessibility for all students, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Title II accessibility compliance deadlines, SCCC continues to enhance the accessibility of its instructional materials, technology, and online content.
SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.
If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.
To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.
SCCC remains committed to creating a learning environment that ensures all students can fully participate in academic programs and college activities.