Subject: Plant Science
Credit units: 3
Offered: Term 2 only
Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hours
College: Agriculture and Bioresources
Department: Plant Sciences

Description

The course will emphasize principles and concepts of growing crops under greenhouse conditions, and other protected environments including high tunnels, low tunnels, hydroponics, indoor urban farms, shipping containers, and growth rooms. Environmental factors, pest control, fertilizers, and automation will be covered. Production details for major vegetable, floriculture, medicinal, bedding plants and container crops will be taught. Students will be exposed to scientific literature regarding greenhouse management and will design and carry out greenhouse experiments. Hands-on labs and tours will give students new skills and exposure to the commercial greenhouse industry.

Prerequisite(s): PLSC 220
Note: Offered in odd-numbered years

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