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Gardening Practices and Techniques
Course: AGS182AA

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lecture   2.0 Credit(s)   1.0 Period(s)   1.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load


Description: Cultural practices of vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants as they relate to organic and inorganic gardening.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Develop a plan for a garden in the Southwest. (I)
2. Prepare and plant a garden. (II)
3. Identify and describe various types of soil. (III)
4. Develop a water schedule for a garden. (IV)
5. Use organic gardening practices in growing a garden. (V)
6. Identify and apply fertilizers in a garden. (VI)
7. Grow a garden using hydroponic methods. (VII)
8. Identify and control garden pests, such as insects, weeds, and diseases. (VIII)
9. Describe climatic influences that affect a garden. (IX)
10. Identify and recommend cultural practices for specific garden vegetables. (X)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. The Garden Plan
   A. Development
   B. Interpretation of planting charts
II. Preparation and Planting
   A. Planting from seeds
   B. Transplanting
III. Soil Types
IV. Watering Schedule
V. Organic Gardening Practices
VI. Fertilizers
VII. Hydroponic Gardening
VIII. Pest Control
   A. Insects
   B. Weeds
   C. Diseases
IX. Climatic Influences
X. Cultural Practices for Garden Vegetables
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/12/1995

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