HORTICULTURE

Introduction to Horticulture

Course Number: Horticulture (Hort) 193F, section XW

Credit: 1 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $223plus $70 delivery fee

ONLINE in WebCt

Dates: January 21 -February 29, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 7, 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: www.agde.iastate.edu/computer.htm

Note: May be applied Bachelor of Liberal Studies

Instructor: Ann Marie VanDerZanden

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm 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

Integrated Management of Turfgrass Diseases and Insect Pests for Professional Turfgrass Managers

Course Number: Plant Pathology 252X/HORT 252X/ENT 252X, section XW

Credit: 1 undergraduate credit

Tuition: $223 undergraduate plus $95 delivery fee

ONLINE in WebCT and CD-ROM

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 7, 2008

   This course describes principles of Integrated Pest Management of diseases and insect pests of turfgrass (golf courses, lawns, sports turf, and sod production). It also describes the major disease and insect problems of turfgrasses in the Upper Midwest and how to manage them.

Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements

Instructor: Mark Gleason & Donald Lewis

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm 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

Southwest Iowa Regents Resource Center
3501 Harry Langdon Blvd
ISD Campus, Careers Building
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
Phone: 712-366-3647
Fax: 712-366-1723
E-mail: swirrc@iastate.edu