Introduction to Horticulture
Course: Horticulture (Hort) 193F, section XW
This course is designed to teach the basics of horticulture science including plant anatomy, plant identification, plant growth and development, and plant establishment and care. The course will be delivered via WebCT and will include written content, images, online assignments, practice quizzes, and a final exam.
Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements
Dates: 01/21/2008-02/29/2008
Delivery Method: WebCt
Credit: 1 undergraduate credits
Tuition: $223
Delivery fee: $70
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Instructor: Ann Marie VanDerZanden, Associate Professor
Text: TBA

Workshop in Horticulture: Vegetable Production & Management
Course: Horticulture (Hort) 493, section XW
Principles of vegetable production with emphasis on sustainable practices, market outlets, business aspects, and risk management. Organic techniques will be discussed. Major crop climatic conditions, growth and development, harvesting, storage, and marketing. In addition to exams, quizzes there will be a few special project assignments.
Prerequisites: a basic plant science or biology course containing botany
Recommended Courses: ISU Hort 221 or Agron 114 or equivalent, a basic soil science course
Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements
Dates: 03/03/2008-05/09/2008
Delivery Method: WebCt and streaming video
Credit: 2 undergraduate credits, 2 nonmajor graduate credits
Tuition: $446 for undergraduate, $694 for graduate
Delivery fee: $150
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Master of Agriculture
Instructor: Henry Taber, Professor
Text: Decoteau, D.R. 2000. Vegetable Crops. Prentice-Hall, Inc. ISBN 0-13-956996-0

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