Greenhouse Crops & Interiorscapes

This is an applied-knowledge course designed to prepare students to be introduced to the management of greenhouse operations and basic interiorscaping design & practices. This course covers principles of greenhouse structures, plant health and growth, growing media, greenhouse crop selection and propagation, and management techniques. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be equipped with the technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare in furthering their education. This course will focus on introducing students to the greenhouse space and teach them how the facility aids in producing plants for research and for enjoyment. The course will also explain general propagation techniques and the world of interiorscaping, and how to grow the plants used for this purpose, as well as exploring basic interiorscape design. The course does not carry Biology concentration credit.