Course Development Guide

October 1, 2008

Course Title

Fundamentals of Horticulture

Course Description

This course will introduce students to the safe practices, tools, equipment, and chemicals used in the field of horticulture. Students will learn the proper steps in propagating plants, maintaining plants in a greenhouse and on residential and commercial sites.

Contact

Kevin Terronez
405-743-5537
kterr@okcareertech.org

OCAS Codes OHLAP Credit Course Length Prerequisites
None
No
60 Hours

Knowledge and Skills

Select Duties from:

Horticulture: Field Technician – CTTC

and

Horticulture: Florist Assistant – CTTC

and

Horticulture: Landscape Maintenance Technician – CTTC

and

Horticulture: Nursery Technician – CTTC

http://www.okcareertech.org/testing/Skills%20Standards/Agriculture_Career_Cluster.htm

Accountability Measures, Assessments, or Evaluation Procedures

Industry Alignments

Greenhouse Grower’s Association

Oklahoma Turfgrass Resource Foundation

State Florist Association

State Nurserymen’s Association

Curriculum Resources

Introduction to Horticulture - CIMC

Plant ID Learning Lab Interactive CD - CIMC

www.okcimc.com

This Course Found In These Career Majors