MCCCD Program Description

Horticulture Practicum

Course: GCO213

First Term: 1999 Fall

Laboratory 1 Credit(s) 4.8 Period(s) 3.62 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Application of horticultural knowledge and skills at a practicum site

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Apply principles of professionalism at the practicum site. (I) 2. Apply interpersonal communication skills. (II) 3. Assist in implementing the irrigation plan on site. (III) 4. Operate a computer. (IV) 5. Assist in fertilizer application. (V) 6. Assist in pesticide application. (VI) 7. Assist in installing turfgrass, trees, shrubs, and plants. (VII) 8. Assist in the maintenance and repair of irrigation sprinklers heads, valves, and piping. (VIII) 9. Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and on site safety regulations. (IX)
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. Professionalism A. Grooming B. Conduct C. Demeanor D. Ethics E. Other II. Interpersonal Communication Skills A. Verbal B. Non-verbal III. Irrigation Plan A. Read plan B. Apply principles IV. Computer Use A. Related to horticulture B. Other V. Fertilizers A. Read plan B. Apply principles C. Operate equipment VI. Pesticides A. Read plan B. Apply principles C. Operate equipment VII. Turfgrasses/Plants A. Read plan B. Apply principles C. Test soils D. Planting 1. Turfgrass 2. Trees 3. Shrubs 4. Plants E. Landscaping F. Calculations VIII. Equipment Repair A. Sprinklers B. Valves C. Piping IX. Safety Regulations A. OSHA B. On site

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/25/1999

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.