Hort 406/606--Nursery Technology

Instructor:      Dr. Ted Whitwell
Office:             172 Poole Ag. Center
Phone:            (864) 656-4971
FAX:                (864) 656-4960
E-mail:             twhtwll@clemson.edu

Office Hours: By appointment.

Attendance Policy:

Regular and punctual attendance at all class and laboratory sessions is the responsibility of each student. Only medical abscences for examinationation periods will be accepted to make up missed exams. Students are authorized to leave 15 min. after the published meeting time if the instructor does not meet the class or make other arrangements.

ACADEMIC HONESTY

Academic misconduct (cheating) will not be tolerated in any form in this class. Students should carefully read and understand the consequences as defined in the Clemson University Announcements.

Required Text:

Nursery Management 3rd Ed. Davidson, Mecklenberg and Peterson, Prentice Hall Publishers.

CLASS GOALS FOR THE SEMESTER

Obtain an overview the Nursery Industry and explore opportunities for employment.
Plan and design a nursery including marketing strategies.
Develop problem solving capabilities for environmental issues in the Nursery Industry.
Increase knowledge and application of technology to solve problems.
Understand management principles required for a successful nursery.

Lecture Outline and Text Readings

Course Overview
History of Nursery Industry, Ch. 1
Organization of Nursery Industry, Ch. 2
Nursery Site Selection, Ch. 4
Organization and Laws, Ch. 5, 6
Financial Management and Marketing, Ch. 7, 8
1st Hour Exam
Inventory and Shipping, Ch. 9 & 10
Nutrition Management, Ch. 11
Media and Fertilizers, Ch. 12
Water Quality, Irrigation and Runoff Control, Ch. 13
Modify Plant Growth, Ch. 14
2nd Hour Exam
Weed Management, Ch. 15
Integrated Pest Management, Ch. 15
New Technology, Ch. 16
Final Exam

The mission of Clemson University's Department of Horticulture is to promote personal and professional growth through the discovery, communication, and application of horticultural experiences, knowledge, and scholarship. Our work fosters environmental stewardship while improving economic wellbeing, health, and quality of life for all.

Designed by Sarah Matzko Horticulture Department
College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
Information: 864-656-6355 FAX: 864-656-4960

Department of Horticulture
E-143 Poole Agricultural Center
Box 340319
(Street Address: 50 Cherry Rd.)
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina 29634-0319

Linda D. Alexander, Department Webmaster ( lalxndr@clemson.edu)

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