HORTICULTURE
Topics in Horticulture: Nursery Crops (Herbaceous Perennials)
Course Number: Horticulture (HORT) 193B, Section XV
Credit: 1 undergraduate credit
Tuition: $231 undergraduate, plus $73 delivery fee
ONLINE
Dates: 5/26-6/30/2008
Registration Deadline: 5/19/2008
Basic principles of plant selection and uses, design and maintenance fundamentals, propagation techniques, and general culture of hardy herbaceous perennial plants. Study 40 perennial plants hardy to USDA zone 4.
Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements
Instructor: Yvonne Nilles
For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.
To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm
Topics in Horticulture: Vegetable Crops
Course Number: Horticulture (HORT) 193E
Credit: 1 undergraduate credit
Tuition: $231 undergraduate, plus $73 delivery fee
ONLINE
Dates: 5/26-6/30/2008
Registration Deadline: 5/19/2008
Whether you are new to gardening or an experienced gardener, get your garden to be productive. Get step-by-step instructions, helpful hints, and design ideas to help throughout the growing season, from planning to harvesting. Study and learn to manage potential problems in vegetable production including pests, diseases, weeds, and environmental disorders. Examine specific cultural practices for selected vegetable varieties and in-depth fact sheets. Learn the basics of growing vegetables in containers - which varieties work well, what soil to use, and fertilizer requirements. Learn harvesting techniques and how to best store various vegetables. (This course was previously offered in a more comprehensive version as Hort 493D.)
Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements
Instructor: Yvonne Nilles
For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.
To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm
Introduction to Horticulture
Course Number: Horticulture (HORT) 193F
Credit: 1 undergraduate credit
Tuition: $231 undergraduate, plus $73 delivery fee
ONLINE
Dates: 1/21-2/29/2008
This 1 credit, 5-week course is designed to teach the basics of horticulture science including plant anatomy, plant identification, plant growth and development, and plant establishment and care. The course will be delivered via WebCT and will include written content, images, online assignments, practice quizzes, and a final exam.
Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements
Other Prerequisites: Available to non-horticulture majors
Instructor: Ann Marie VanDerZanden
For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.
To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm
Introduction to Horticulture
Course Number: Horticulture (HORT) 193F, XV
Credit: 1 undergraduate credit
Tuition: $231undergraduate, plus $73 delivery fee
ONLINE in WebCT
Dates: 6/30- 8/8/2008
This 1 credit, 5-week course is designed to teach the basics of horticulture science including plant anatomy, plant identification, plant growth and development, and plant establishment and care. The course will be delivered via WebCT and will include written content, images, online assignments, practice quizzes, and a final exam.
Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements
Other Prerequisites: Available to non-horticulture majors
Instructor: Ann Marie VanDerZanden
For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.
To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm
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