Agriscience II: Sustaining Human Life Course Syllabus

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1 Agriscience II: Sustaining Human Life Course Syllabus Course Description: Science and technology are revolutionizing may areas of our lives, and agriculture is no exception! From aquaculture to genetic engineering, agriscience is finding new ways to better produce and manage plants, animals, and other natural resources. In Agriscience II, you ll build on your existing knowledge of plant and animal science and delve deeper into important areas such as soil science and weed management. You ll also explore research on plant and animal diseases as well as the insects and other pests that can impact agricultural enterprises and natural resources. Unit 1: Introduction to Horticulture & Plant Science * Define horticulture. * Identify different types of horticulture. * Recognize key trends and technology relevant for plant scientists. * Understand the basics of workplace safety for horticulturalists. Introduction to Horticulture & Plant Science: Unit Text Questions Introduction to Horticulture & Plant Science: Online Agriscience II Lab Questions Agriscience II Unit #1 Activity Activity 15 points Unit 1 Discussion Assignment 1 Discussion 5 points

2 Unit 1 Discussion Assignment 2 Discussion 5 points Unit 1 Quiz Introduction to Horticulture & Plant Science Quiz 15 points Unit 2: Identifying & Classifying Plants * Classify an unidentified plant into a basic group and begin the process of identifying it. * Explain plant taxonomy and how we scientifically group, classify, and name plants. * Understand how different types of plants live and grow over their lifetime. * Recognize key structural differences between different types of plants. Identifying & Classifying Plants: Unit Text Questions Identifying & Classifying Plants: Online Agriscience II Lab Questions Agriscience II Unit #2 Activity Activity 15 points

3 Unit 2 Discussion Assignment 1 Discussion 5 points Unit 2 Discussion Assignment 2 Discussion 5 points Unit 2 Quiz Identifying & Classifying Plants Quiz 15 points Unit 3: Plant Growth, Propagation, & Development * Identify both sexual and asexual plant reproduction strategies. * Explain how seeds are fertilized and how they grow. * Recognize different means of propagating plants. * Define the process of photosynthesis. Plant Growth, Propagation, & Development: Unit Text Questions Plant Growth, Propagation, & Development: Online Agriscience II Lab Questions

4 Agriscience II Unit #3 Activity Activity 15 points Unit 3 Discussion Assignment 1 Discussion 5 points Unit 3 Discussion Assignment 2 Discussion 5 points Unit 3 Quiz Plant Growth, Propagation, & Development Quiz 15 points Unit 4: Soil Science * Describe soil types and their effects on plants. * Discuss trends and advances in soil science. * Identify growing media and fertilizers. * Demonstrate proper use of growing media and fertilizers. Soil Science: Unit Text Questions

5 Soil Science: Online Agriscience II Lab Questions Agriscience II Unit #4 Activity Activity 15 points Unit 4 Discussion Assignment 1 Discussion 5 points Unit 4 Discussion Assignment 2 Discussion 5 points Unit 4 Quiz Soil Science Quiz 15 points Agriscience II Midterm Exam Learning Objectives: * Review information acquired and mastered from this course up to this point. * Take a course exam based on material from the first four units in this course (Note: You will be able to open this exam only one time.) Assignment: Agriscience II Midterm Exam Exam 50 points

6 Midterm Discussion Assignment Discussion 5 points Unit 5: Irrigation & Watering * Describe the science behind irrigation and watering systems. * Irrigate plants using an irrigation system. * Maintain irrigation systems. * Explain irrigation techniques for plants and turf. Irrigation & Watering: Unit Text Questions Irrigation & Watering: Online Agriscience II Lab Questions Agriscience II Unit #5 Activity Activity 15 points Unit 5 Discussion Assignment 1 Discussion 5 points

7 Unit 5 Discussion Assignment 2 Discussion 5 points Unit 5 Quiz Irrigation & Watering Quiz 15 points Unit 6: Fertilization & Pest Management * Describe integrated pest management approaches. * Use a pest control system. * Apply proper fertilizer application components. * Manage and apply fertilizer schedules. Fertilization & Pest Management: Unit Text Questions Fertilization & Pest Management: Online Agriscience II Lab Questions Unit 6 Discussion Assignment 1 Discussion 5 points

8 Unit 6 Discussion Assignment 2 Discussion 5 points Unit 6 Quiz Fertilization & Pest Management Quiz 15 points Unit 7: Marketing & Customer Service * Identify principles of landscape design. * Apply best management practices in landscape design. * Apply principles of landscape design and maintenance. * Recognize and apply landscape science for sustainability. Landscape Science: Unit Text Questions Landscape Science: Online Agriscience II Lab Questions Agriscience II Unit #7 Activity Activity 15 points

9 Unit 7 Discussion Assignment 1 Discussion 5 points Unit 7 Discussion Assignment 2 Discussion 5 points Unit 7 Quiz Landscape Science Quiz 15 points Unit 8: Building a Agriscience II Career * Harvest, transport, and install plant materials. * Manage planting sites and needs. * Discuss emerging trends in horticulture and plant management. * Describe future applications of plant science. Plant Management: Unit Text Questions Plant Management: Online Agriscience II Lab Questions

10 Unit 8 Discussion Assignment 1 Discussion 5 points Unit 8 Discussion Assignment 2 Discussion 5 points Unit 8 Quiz Plant Management Quiz 15 points Agriscience II Final Exam Learning Objectives: * Review information acquired and mastered from this course up to this point. * Take a course exam based on material from units five to eight in this course the last four units. (Note: You will be able to open this exam only one time.) Assignment: Agriscience II Final Exam Exam 50 points Class Reflection Discussion Assignment Discussion