ENVS 120 - Horticultural Science and Practices

(3 semester hours)
Prerequisites: ENVS 110 or BIOL 102-BIOL 103 or permission of instructor
Description: This course presents scientific knowledge to support the practical application of horticulture to propagate plants; enhance plant growth and development; control the plant growth environment; and manage pests through integrated pest management. Throughout the course, different areas of horticulture will be examined including controlled environment agriculture vs. outdoor growing; hydroponic vs. soil production; and organic vs. conventional agriculture. Offered Fall semester, annually.