Horticulture Pathway
Agricultural Science and Technology (Course Code 5624)
This course is required as an entry-level course for all other agricultural courses. The Agricultural Science and Technology course is designed to teach essential concepts and understanding related to plant and animal life including biotechnology, the conservation of natural resources, and the impact of agriculture and natural resource utilization on the environment. Typical learning activities include hands-on learning experiences including performing basic principles of plant, soil, and animal science; studying and modeling the significance of humankind’s interrelationship with soil, water, and air; participating in FFA activities.
Turfgrass Management (Course Code 5654)
Turf and Lawn Management course is designed to teach technical knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in the turfgrass industry. The principles and practices involved in establishing, managing, and maintaining grassed areas for ornamental and/or recreational purposes are studied. Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences with analyzing problems and developing site plans for golf courses and commercial, church, and home lawns; establishing, fertilizing, irrigating, and pest management control of grassed areas; operating and maintaining machinery and equipment; participating in personal and community leadership development activities; planning and implementing a relevant school-to-work transition experience, and participating in FFA activities. The instructor will select units of instruction based on a local needs assessment.
Introduction to Horticulture (Course Code 5650)
The Introduction to Horticulture course is designed to be an introduction as a prerequisite for all other horticulture courses. Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences with propagating, growing, establishing, and maintaining nursery plants and greenhouse crops; tissue culture techniques; designing landscapes; preparing designs; sales analysis and management; participating in personal and community leadership development activities; planning and implementing a relevant school-to-work transition experience; and participating in FFA activities.
Landscape Design (Course Code 5670)
The course in Landscape Technology is designed to qualify the student completing the course for job entry into landscaping fields or to continue advanced training in post-high school education. Instructional activities include hands-on experiences with the planning and selection of materials for the construction of hardscapes, the mechanical practices associated with irrigation and water conservation, erosion control, participating in personal and community leadership development activities, planning and implementing a relevant supervised agricultural experience, and participating in FFA activities. The teacher may select additional competencies based on a local needs assessment.
Greenhouse Management (Course Code 5672)
The course in Nursery, Greenhouse and Garden Center Technology includes organized subject matter and practical experiences related to the operation and management of a nursery, greenhouse, or garden center. Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences with propagating, growing, establishing, and maintaining nursery plants and greenhouse crops; tissue culture techniques; designing landscapes; preparing designs; sales analysis and management; participating in personal and community leadership development activities; planning and implementing a relevant school-to-work transition experience; and participating in FFA activities.