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Course Description
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Course Name
Fundamentals of Horticulture
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Host University
University College Dublin
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Agriculture
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Introduction to the principles and concepts of Horticulture through an understanding of the scientific basis of horticultural practice. The importance of site selection for plant production under field and protected environments. Greenhouse structures and function, design, construction, heating, ventilation and environmental control are mentioned. Growing media and production systems are introduced. Propagation techniques (raising plants from seed and vegetative propagation), training and pruning techniques for food and amenity plant uses are covered in laboratory, glasshouse and field sessions. Criteria governing the selection of plant species for a range of landscape situations are introduced. An outline of Plant Protection Methods is presented.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.