DCB catalog 2022-24

130 Course Descriptions HORTICULTURE (HORT) HORT 121 Introduction to Aquaponics (2CR); Online; Pre: None The course provides an overview of aquaponics and its history, five different plant growth subsystems, fish and plant species, fish and plant health, and environmental control methods. HORT 122 Production Aquaponics (1CR) Online; Pre: HORT 121 The course is a study of aquaponics and production methods. Course materials will look at methods used in aquaponics production, variables, species characteristics of fish and plants, and integrated pest management techniques (IPM). HORT 123 Introduction to Hydroponics (2CR); Online; Pre: None This course provides an overview of hydroponics, its history, six different plant growth subsystems and environment control methods. Students will also be familiarized with fundamental plant processes and how they play a role in basic hydroponic cultural practices. HORT 136 Residential Landscape Design (3CR); Fall; Pre: None This course is an introduction to basic landscape design principles utilized on typical residential sites. Emphasis is placed on tool and equipment use and identification, drawing and drafting skills, site evaluations, and plant placement. HORT 151 Introduction to Plants and Pests (1CR); Online; Pre: None This course is an introduction to basic soil science, plant anatomy and physiology, diseases, and pests as it pertains to agricultural and ornamental plants. Students will learn basic plant growth, organization, function, adaptations, and reproduction along with basic soil composition and how it affects plant growth and health. HORT 152 Integrated Pest Management (2CR); Online; Pre: None This course provides students with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify various pests found in specialty crops. Subjects covered include – pest identification techniques, pest-scouting methods, sampling techniques, and economic thresholds. HORT 175 Foliage Plant ID (2CR); Fall; Pre: None Foliage Plant Identification is designed to give students a background to the tropical plants that are commonly sold in the floral and greenhouse industry. Students will learn to identify plants by common and scientific names and will learn how these plants can be used indoors and in the outdoor landscape. HORT 176 Cacti and Succulent ID (2CR); Fall; Pre: None Cacti and Succulent ID is designed to give students a background and history to one of the largest cacti and succulent collections in the US if not the world, located at the International Peace Gardens, Dunseith North Dakota. Students will study the difference between cacti and succulents, learn their names and what it takes to successfully grow them in a conservatory situation and in the home or workplace. HORT 181 Specialty Food Crops (2CR) Fall, Spring; Pre: None Production and physiological principles involved in growing fruit and vegetable crops will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on plants suitable for marketing at roadside and farmers’ markets. HORT 182 Specialty Crop Farming (3CR) Fall; Pre: None This course will provide students with a clear perspective on vegetable farm management, field operations, soil fertility, season extension, pest management and