PLANT AND LANDSCAPE SCIENCES (PALS)
310100
One of the most rapid growth areas of biological sciences is the study of
horticulture. Increased career opportunities in the field of horticulture and a
return to gardening as a hobby and leisure activity have prompted this growth.
This course will provide the student with an overview of the industry, a
scientific study of botanical plants, propagation and growth experiences of
cultivated horticultural plants. Hands-on laboratory based exercises in
landscape design and maintenance, principles of plant propagation, turf and lawn
care, pest controls, hydroponics, and vegetable and food production will be
employed. The student will be introduced to CAD landscape designs well as many
computer based programs. Career opportunities for the college-bound and
non-college bound student will be emphasized. Course content will incorporate
the Illinois State Colleges admission lab science program of “Science
Application in Agriculture.”
Level : 9, 10, 11, 12 Semesters: 1 Credit: ½*
Prerequisite: None
Materials Fee Required
*May be used to satisfy high school graduation science requirement.