AGS 232 Horticulture Work Experience

Course Number and Title: AGS 232 Horticulture Work Experience

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Campus Location:
Georgetown
Effective Date:
2018-52
Prerequisite:
AGS 101, AGS 104, AGS 105
Co-Requisites:
None
Course Credits and Hours:
3.00 credits
0.00 lecture hours/week
10.00 lab hours/week
Course Description:

This course provides an opportunity for students to apply and combine classroom and laboratory knowledge to actual work experiences. Its focus is a supervised work experience for students to gain knowledge and experience within the horticulture industry.

Required Text(s):

Obtain current textbook information by viewing the campus bookstore online or visit a campus bookstore. Check your course schedule for the course number and section.

Additional Materials:

None

Schedule Type:
Classroom Course
Disclaimer:

None

Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs):
  1. Apply technical skills needed in the horticulture industry based on placement setting.(CCC 1, 2, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4)
  2. Perform responsibilities for the current season as related to the horticulture industry.(CCC 1, 2, 3, 5, 6; PGC 2, 3, 4, 5)
  3. Use construction and installation techniques as related to the horticulture industry.(CCC 1, 2, 3, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
  4. Employ irrigation systems used in the horticulture industry.(CCC 1, 2, 5; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.

Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs):

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

  1. Apply technical skills needed in the horticulture industry based on placement setting.
    1. Demonstrate proper safety management techniques used in the horticulture industry.
    2. Assess how current technology impacts the day-to-day operations of horticulture business.
    3. Select information resources needed to solve specific horticultural crop production problems.
  2. Perform responsibilities for the current season as related to the horticulture industry.
    1. Practice common maintenance tasks involved with horticulture.
    2. Manage pests and diseases found in the turf industry.
    3. Operate equipment safely within the placement setting.
    4. Select proper care and maintenance techniques of horticulture plant production.
  3. Use construction and installation techniques as related to the horticulture industry
    1. Implement a landscape plan.
    2. Practice skills necessary to condition and prepare soils for plant materials.
    3. Demonstrate care and maintenance of establishing turfgrass.
  4. Employ irrigation systems used in the horticulture industry.
    1. Practice proper irrigation methods as related to the horticulture industry.
    2. Operate remote control valves and automatic controllers.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies:

Students must demonstrate proficiency on all CCPOs at a minimal 75 percent level to successfully complete the course. The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:

92 – 100 = A
83 – 91 = B
75 – 82 = C
0 – 74 = F

Students should refer to the Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.

Final Course Grade:

Calculated using the following weighted average

Evaluation Measure

Percentage of final grade

Summative: Campus Work Experience Performance Evaluation

25%

Summative: Off-Site Work Experience Evaluation

25%

Summative: Campus Work Experience Professionalism Evaluation

10%

Summative: Work Experience Portfolio

25%

Formative Assessments: Weekly Timesheets and Job Summary Logs, Assignments and Learning Activities

15%

TOTAL

100%
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop):
  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major):
  1. Safely operate landscape equipment.
  2. Demonstrate basic greenhouse management functions to include environmental controls, scheduling, production, pest control, nutrient management, and marketing of floriculture crops.
  3. Demonstrate effective customer service skills for horticulture business success.
  4. Apply business principles and strategies to the landscape and ornamental horticulture industries.
  5. Explain the importance of soil and water management to the landscape and ornamental horticulture industries.
Disabilities Support Statement:

The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. A listing of campus Disabilities Support Counselors and contact information can be found at the disabilities services web page or visit the campus Advising Center.

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