Academic Catalogs

HORT A099N: Current Topics in Horticulture

Course Outline of Record
Item Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date 11/13/2024
Top Code 010900 - Horticulture
Units 0 Total Units 
Hours 18-72 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 18-72)
Total Outside of Class Hours 0
Course Credit Status Noncredit (N)
Material Fee No
Basic Skills Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable Yes; Repeat Limit 99
Open Entry/Open Exit No
Grading Policy P/NP/SP Non-Credit (D)

Course Description

In this noncredit course, the student will explore the latest advancements, research findings, and emerging trends within the field of horticulture. Not Transferable.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

  1. Demonstrate skills needed to recognize, analyze and discuss the current topics related to Ornamental Horticulture.

Course Objectives

  • 1. Identify, discuss and analyze current issues in Ornamental Horticulture.
  • 2. Develop and apply the skills related to Ornamental Horticulture.
  • 3. Practice the theoretical basis for the work tasks they are performing.

Lecture Content

Content related to the current issues in Ornamental Horticulture. Analysis of implications related to topics. Responses to appropriate issues at hand.

Method(s) of Instruction

  • Regular NC Lect (NC3)

Instructional Techniques

Lectures, demonstrations, discussions, instructor feedback.

Reading Assignments

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Writing Assignments

In class writing assignments as appropriate to the topic.

Out-of-class Assignments

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Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Tests and exams, including essay components or problem solving components depending on the topic.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

In class writing assignments as appropriate to the topic.

Eligible Disciplines

Agriculture: Master's degree in agriculture, agriculture science, education with a specialization in agriculture or other agricultural area (including agricultural business, agricultural engineering, agricultural mechanics, agronomy, animal science, enology, environmental (ornamental) horticulture, equine science, forestry, natural resources, plant science, pomology, soil science, viticulture, or other agriculture science) OR the equivalent. Master's degree required.

Other Resources

1. Selected handout materials for a specific topic will be provided and distributed by the instructor.