PLS: Plant Science

INTRODUCTION TO VEGETABLE GARDENING Study of fundamental principles underlying commercial production of vegetables: seeding, fertilization, harvesting and storage. (Special Fee: $82.00).

PLANT PROPAGATION Prerequisites: PLS 1010C or departmental approval Comprehensive study of methods and practices used for propagating plant materials in industry today. Includes study and practice in seedage, layerage, cuttage, graftage, budding and micro-propagation. (Special Fee: $82.00).

PRINCIPLES OF AQUAPONICS Principles and practical application of an aquaponics production system. Students will be introduced to the history as well as a variety of system designs that maintain water quality by various solids removal techniques. Also covered will be fish production, plant production, economics and fingerling production. Labs include implementing and maintaining a production plan for various plant and fish combos. (Special Fee $82.00).