Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

Course Prefix/Number/Title: HORT 248 – Greenhouse Structures Number of credits: 1 Semester Credit Course Description: This course identifies different greenhouse structures. The final choice of the type of greenhouse will depend on the growing space desired, site architecture, available sites, and costs. The greenhouse should provide the proper environment for growing plants. Objectives: 1. Learn and understand basic greenhouse structures. 2. Be able to discuss the pros and cons of each type of structure. 3. Create a layout plan describing structure type, ventilation, heating and cooling and watering systems. Pre-/Co-requisites: None Instructor: Keith Knudson Office: 10 Office Hours: 11 – 12 AM – MWF or by appointment Phone: 701-228-5489 Email: Keith A Knudson Lecture/Lab Schedule: Two Thursdays – 8 hours each day. Textbook(s): This course is an Open Education Resources program . The resource materials required for this course are free. Electronic copies of the resource materials will be made available through this class. An electronic copy of the power point (pdf format) is also available Course Requirements: Grading will be based on the following to obtain points. 100 points/day for participation, student project (greenhouse layout) for 150 points and This course is part of our Sustainable Vegetable Production program and it addresses the campus theme of Nature, Technology and Beyond by learning about our natural resources and how best to utilize each resource. GAP bring out the best in vegetables with safe and great tasting foods. a final exam worth 100 points. The final grade is based on the following criteria: A = 89.5% to 100% of the total points B = 79.5% o < 89.5% of the total points C = 68.5% to <79.5% of the total points D = 59.6% to <69.5% of the total points F = < 59.5% of the total points