Greenhouse-Nursery
Spring 2018
Start
Fall, Winter, Spring
Additional Costs
Books | $195 |
Supplies and Equipment | $30 |
Program Description
The Greenhouse Nursery program provides a study of ornamental plant materials, plant propagation, greenhouse construction and nursery and greenhouse management methods.
At the completion of the second year, the student may receive the associate in applied science degree.
The following is a typical student schedule, individual student schedules may differ slightly depending on course availability. Courses may be offered only in the quarter indicated. Outlined curriculum assumes students begin the program fall quarter and continue winter and spring quarters, with summer quarter off. It is recommended that students work closely with the program adviser or when planning classes.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply the concepts of floral design and management to a commercial florist business.
- Apply growing and maintenance practices to greenhouse and container grown stock during the course of the year.
- Identify and be able to care for the major indoor plants used in interiorscaping.
- Understand and apply the principles of business management and human relations to agribusiness management.
Career Opportunities
Greenhouse manager, retail sales manager, business manager, head grower, assistant grower, estate gardener, and more.
AAS - SCC
Offered at Locations: Spokane Community College |
First Quarter |
AGHRT103 | Introduction to Greenhouse and Nursery Production | 3 |
AGHRT104 | Principles of Pest Management 2 | 5 |
AGHRT110 | Fall Landscape Plant Materials | 5 |
AGHRT184 | AgHort Occupational Preparation 1 | 1 |
| 14 |
Second Quarter |
AGHRT111 | House Plants 2 | 5 |
AGHRT116 | Green Industry Business Management 2 | 5 |
AGHRT126 | Computer Essentials for Environmental Sciences 3 | 2 |
ENVS 210 | Environmental Soil Science 2 | 5 |
| 17 |
Third Quarter |
AGHRT105 | Horticultural Retail Sales 2 | 3 |
AGHRT109 | Introduction to Vegetable Gardening 2 | 3 |
AGHRT112 | Spring Landscape Plant Materials 2 | 5 |
AGHRT185 | AgHort Occupational Preparation 1 | 1 |
ENVS 110 | Plant Biology 2 | 5 |
| 17 |
Fourth Quarter |
AGHRT106 | Greenhouse and Nursery Management I 2 | 5 |
AGHRT115 | Pruning | 2 |
AGHRT204 | Landscape Design 1 2 | 4 |
AGHRT211 | Floral Design Techniques 2 | 5 |
| 16 |
Fifth Quarter |
AGHRT107 | Greenhouse and Nursery Management II 2 | 5 |
AGHRT202 | Principles of Irrigation 2 | 4 |
AGHRT219 | Soil Management and Fertility 2 | 5 |
| 14 |
Sixth Quarter |
AGGEN151 | Shop Skills | 4 |
AGHRT108 | Greenhouse and Nursery Management III 2 | 4 |
AGHRT195 | Practicum 4 | 2 |
AGHRT230 | Plant Problem Diagnosis 2 | 5 |
AGHRT232 | Pest Management Project 2 | 2 |
| 17 |
95 credits are required for the AAS |
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1 | AGHRT 185 and 184 are related education requirements. |
2 | Related education requirement. |
3 | AGHRT 126 may be substituted with CIS 105 or 110. Related education requirement. |
4 | Practicum may be taken at any time during the second year. |
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Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.