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This course covers instruction that expands the scientific knowledge and
skills to include more advanced scientific computations, and
communication skills needed in the horticulture industry. Topics include
greenhouse plant production and management, bedding plant production,
watering systems, light effects, basic landscape design, installation
and maintenance, lawn and turfgrass management, career planning, and
leadership/personal development. Skills in biology, chemistry, and
algebra are reinforced in this class. Work-based learning strategies
appropriate for this course are agriscience projects, cooperative
education, apprenticeships, and supervised agricultural experience.
Supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA leadership
activities are integral components
of the course and provide many
opportunities for practical application of instructional
competencies.
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