Course Description:
Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance YEAR 1 is designed to introduce
the student to the fundamental principles and practices of the Horticulture
industry through the study of plant and soil science. Through a variety
of lectures and applied labs, the student will be exposed to the factors
that are essential for optimum plant growth and will learn how to
analyze the growth and development of plants. The course will review
many of the agribusinesses associated with plant and soil science
and will stress premier leadership, personal growth, and career development
in the Horticulture industry.
Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance YEAR 2 is designed to introduce
the student to the fundamental principles and practices of the landscape
industry through the study of landscape design, installation, and
maintenance. Through a variety of lectures and applied labs, the student
will be exposed to the factors that are essential in developing an
aesthetically pleasing and functional residential landscape plan The
course will review many of the agribusinesses associated with the
landscape design firms, landscape construction firms, and landscape
and lawn care maintenance companies. The course will also stress premier
leadership, personal growth, and career development in the landscape
industry.
Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance YEAR 3 is designed to introduce
the student to the fundamental principles and practices of the turfgrass
industry through the study of turfgrass growth and development, establishment,
maintenance, and golf course management practices. Through a variety
of lectures and applied labs, the student will be exposed to factors
that are essential in understanding the principles of warm- and cool-season
turf grasses, basic lawn care practices, and golf course maintenance
practices. The course will review many of the agribusinesses associated
with turfgrass management companies. Premier leadership, personal
growth, and career development will also be emphasized.
Course Objective: ? Describe five careers in the
horticulture industry. Explain the binomial system
for naming plants and why it is used. List the major plant parts
and their functions. Explain and diagram the
basic plant processes of photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration. Explain the environmental
conditions (above and below ground) necessary for optimum plant growth. Summarize the 5 physical
properties of soil and how they relate to plant health. List the 17 elements necessary
for optimum plant growth. Discuss the asexual and
sexual methods of plant propagation. Recognize and name 10
common trees, 25 common shrubs, and 15 common herbaceous plants in
the landscape. Discuss the maintenance
and management of ornamentals and turfgrasses. Explain sound planting
practices. Complete the FFA Greenhand
Degree application Compete in FFA Career
Development Events Carry out a Supervised
Agriculture Experience Project. Demonstrate effective
employability skills.
Course Requirements: A Supervised Agricultural Experience
Project to be completed outside of school.
Criteria for Assessing Student Performance:
Agricultural Skills Evaluation 20%
SAE Project 20%
Daily Performance 20%
Written Assignments 20%
Exams 20%
Textbooks, Related Readings:
Plant & Soil Science
Introduction to Horticulture
Explain the binomial system
for naming plants and why it is used.