D2L Corporation
2015-05-20T16:39:04-04:00
2015-05-20T16:39:04-04:00
D2L Corporation
Greenhouse Management
This course offers the serious horticulture student an in depth study of greenhouse management practices. Structural considerations are covered, as well as plant propagation techniques, pesticide use, and marketing strategies. The student will receive ample opportunity to practice the skills learned during the course.
2015-05-19
2007
1:
Unit
Greenhouse Management
1.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terminology
1.1.1
Application
Prepare a list of terms with definitions
1.2
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the role greenhouses play in the agricultural industry
1.2.1
Application
Visit green houses in the local area to determine what crops are grown
1.3
Knowledge Statement
Identify careers in greenhouse management
1.3.1
Application
Research a career in greenhouse management to determine educational requirements, working conditions, and salary
1.4
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the FFA opportunities for students interested in greenhouse management
1.4.1
Application
Participate in FFA activities related to greenhouse management
2:
Unit
Safety in the Greenhouse
2.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terminology
2.1.1
Application
Prepare a list of terms with definitions
2.2
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the meaning and importance of safety and safe work in the greenhouse
2.2.1
Application
Relate examples of safety hazards in the greenhouse, including equipment used in crop production and the inputs applied to plants such as pesticides and fertilizers
2.2.2
Application
Name examples of accidents that have occurred locally in greenhouses
2.3
Knowledge Statement
Identify hazards in the greenhouse
2.3.1
Application
Survey hazardous situations in local greenhouse facilities and prescribe the appropriate safety measures to be taken; propose ways of eliminating or reducing the risk of these hazards
2.4
Knowledge Statement
Describe the importance of personal safety in the greenhouse
2.4.1
Application
Identify and properly use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the greenhouse
2.4.2
Application
Calculate the cost of PPE for an individual involved in the greenhouse
2.4.3
Application
Work together with others to promote safety in the greenhouse
2.4.4
Application
Take a test on greenhouse safety before beginning work with plants
3:
Unit
Basic Greenhouse Structures
3.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terminology
3.1.1
Application
Prepare a list of terms with definitions
3.2
Knowledge Statement
List types of greenhouse structures; even span, Gothic arch, Quonset, ridge and furrow, and uneven-span
3.2.1
Application
Identify greenhouse styles in the region
3.3
Knowledge Statement
List common framing materials used for greenhouses; aluminum, steel, wood
3.3.1
Application
Identify framing materials used in greenhouse in the region
3.4
Knowledge Statement
Compare the basic types of greenhouse coverings; glass, polyethylene, and rigid structured sheets
3.4.1
Application
Report on the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of basic greenhouse coverings
3.5
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the uses of cold frames
3.5.1
Application
Build a cold frame
3.5.2
Application
Report on the characteristics of a cold frame
3.6
Knowledge Statement
Describe the uses of shade structures
3.6.1
Application
Build shade structures
3.6.2
Application
Report on the characteristics of shade structures
4:
Unit
Greenhouse Systems
4.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terminology
4.1.1
Application
Prepare a list of terms with definitions
4.2
Knowledge Statement
Compare commonly used heating systems; forced-air heaters, infrared radiant heaters, hot water heat, and steam heat
4.2.1
Application
Report on the features, advantages, and disadvantages of heating systems
4.3
Knowledge Statement
Discuss common cooling and ventilation systems; fan-and-pad cooling system, fog-evaporative cooling system fan-tube ventilation, and natural ventilation
4.3.1
Application
Report on the features, advantages, and disadvantages of cooling systems
4.3.2
Application
Report on the features, advantages, and disadvantages of ventilation systems
4.4
Knowledge Statement
Describe commonly used watering systems; capillary mat system, hose watering, intermittent mist system, overhead watering, perimeter irrigation, soaker hose system, and tube irrigation
4.4.1
Application
Visit greenhouses to observe various systems in operation
4.5
Knowledge Statement
Describe the use of curtains; energy curtains, shade curtains, and short-day curtains
4.5.1
Application
Visit greenhouses to observe curtain systems in operation
4.6
Knowledge Statement
Discuss supplemental lighting; high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems, incandescent lighting, and fluorescent lighting
4.6.1
Application
Visit greenhouses to observe supplemental lighting systems in operation
5:
Unit
Sexual Propagation of Plants
5.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terminology
5.1.1
Application
Prepare a list of terms with definitions
5.2
Knowledge Statement
List the environmental factors necessary for germination; light or dark, temperature, moisture, and air
5.2.1
Application
Demonstrate through experimentation how light or dark, temperature, moisture, and air affect seed germination
5.2.2
Application
Apply recommended environmental conditions to seed germination
5.3
Knowledge Statement
Cite the characteristics of a good germination medium; fine texture, water holding capacity, aeration, and sterile
5.3.1
Application
Select germination media based on the characteristics of the media
5.4
Knowledge Statement
Explain the importance of proper stage of growth for transplanting seedlings
5.4.1
Application
Transplant seedlings
6:
Unit
Asexual Propagation Methods
6.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terminology
6.1.1
Application
Prepare a list of terms with definitions
6.2
Knowledge Statement
Explain how cuttings are taken and made to root; leaf bud cutting, leaf cutting, root cutting, and stem cutting
6.2.1
Application
Demonstrate the correct procedures for taking and rooting different types of cuttings
6.3
Knowledge Statement
Outline the process involved in division and separation of plants
6.3.1
Application
Demonstrate the correct procedures for division of plants
6.4
Knowledge Statement
Discuss propagation by layering
6.4.1
Application
Demonstrate the correct procedure for layering
6.5
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the method of tissue culture
6.5.1
Application
Perform a tissue culture procedure
7:
Unit
Integrated Pest Management
7.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terminology
7.1.1
Application
Prepare a list of terms with definitions
7.2
Knowledge Statement
Differentiate between biological, cultural/physical control, and chemical pest management practices
7.2.1
Application
Given a pest problem, provide suggested management practices
7.3
Knowledge Statement
List the proper equipment and clothing to use when applying chemicals; respirator, goggles, rubber gloves, rubber boots, long sleeved shirt, and overalls/apron
7.3.1
Application
Demonstrate the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
7.4
Knowledge Statement
Explain the importance of pesticide label information
7.4.1
Application
Analyze pesticide labels to determine toxicity and directions for use
8:
Unit
Producing Greenhouse Crops
8.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terminology
8.1.1
Application
Prepare a list of terms with definitions
8.2
Knowledge Statement
Identify the major greenhouse crops; African violet, bedding plants, calceolaria, chrysanthemum, cineraria, cyclamen, Easter lily, florist's azalea, florist's hydrangea, foliage plants, gloxinia, holiday cacti, Kalanchoe, orchids, Persian violet, poinsettia, and primrose
8.2.1
Application
Visit a production greenhouse at different times of the year and identify the major crops
8.3
Knowledge Statement
Explain the difference between day-neutral plants, long-day plants, and short-day plants
8.3.1
Application
Adjust lighting conditions in the greenhouse to promote vegetative growth or flowering
8.4
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the influence of temperature on greenhouse crop growth and development; DIF, thermoperiodism, and vernalization
8.4.1
Application
Manipulate temperatures to regulate plant growth
8.5
Knowledge Statement
Explain the practices of pinching and disbudding
8.5.1
Application
Pinch or disbud greenhouse crops
8.6
Knowledge Statement
Discuss scheduling of crops
8.6.1
Application
Prepare a growing schedule for greenhouse crops
9:
Unit
Marketing Greenhouse Crops
9.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terminology
9.1.1
Application
Prepare a list of terms with definitions
9.2
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the factors to consider in selecting greenhouse crops
9.2.1
Application
Conduct a market analysis to determine greenhouse crops that would sell well in the local area
9.3
Knowledge Statement
Determine retail prices for greenhouse products
9.3.1
Application
Calculate prices for greenhouse products taking into account overhead costs, material costs, labor costs, etc.
9.4
Knowledge Statement
Explain seasonal markets for greenhouse crops
9.4.1
Application
Develop a calendar showing yearly greenhouse crop rotations