Course Syllabus

Student Info Sheet

 Horticulture I

This course provides instruction on 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, chemical disposal, customer relations, career opportunities, and leadership development. Skills in biology, chemistry, and algebra are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are agriscience projects, internships, 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.

Course Outline

A. Leadership Development

• FFA - National, State, & Chapter Levels

• Parliamentary Procedure
• Public Speaking

B. Employability Skills

• Introduction & History of Horticulture Powerpoint

• Careers in Horticulture Powerpoint

• SAE - Supervised Agricultural Experience Program

C. Plant Growth, Development, & Reproduction

• Plant Anatomy & Physiology Powerpoint

• Plant Growth & Development Powerpoint

• Plant Propagation Powerpoint

• Plant Taxonomy Powerpoint

• Plant Identification Powerpoint

• Plant Identification List (Word File)

D. Soils, Nutrients, & Fertilizer

• Soil Properties Powerpoint

• Soilless Growing Media Powerpoint

• Fertilizers & Nutrients Powerpoint

• Soil Sampling Powerpoint

E. Pest Management

• Pests & Diseases Powerpoint

• Pesticides Powerpoint

F. Lawn Care & Gardening