HORT 4334: Greenhouse & Controlled Environment Agriculture Management
| Concentration: Plant Science and Pest Management Credits: 3 graduate credit(s) |
Description
Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is one of the most highly technical and high value sectors of agricultural production. CEA includes greenhouses as well as indoor and vertical farms. This course will prepare students who intend to manage commercial, institutional, educational, or research greenhouses or other controlled environments. This is an exciting field that is growing rapidly.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Locate and access literature and resources pertinent to the construction and management of
- greenhouses and other controlled environments
- Discuss the characteristics of various types of greenhouses and indoor farms
- Explain all elements of environmental controls utilized in CEA
- Outline costs associated with greenhouse and indoor farm construction and production
- Identify common pests and pathogens in CEA and know where to access information on their
- control
Prerequisites and Corequisites
Prior coursework or related experience in plant growth and environmental management will provide students with a perspective and knowledge base that makes the content of this course more readily attainable.