Course ID: | HORT 3920. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. |
Course Title: | UGArden Internship |
Course Description: | Participation in the management and operation of a small-scale,
sustainable horticulture farm in a structured learning
environment. |
Oasis Title: | UGArden Internship |
Duplicate Credit: | Not open to students with credit in LACS 3400, HORT 3930 |
Nontraditional Format: | This is a field practicum experience. Students will participate in a weekly 1 hour staff meeting for training and lessons and then work an additional 9 hours during the posted class time(s) each week. |
Prerequisite: | HORT 3300E or HORT 3300S or HORT 4030S/6030S or HORT(CRSS)(ENTO)(PATH) 4125/6125 or permission of department |
Semester Course Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. |
Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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Course Objectives: | In this course, students will learn to:
1) Safely operate standard farm equipment and use a wide range of hand tools;
2) Demonstrate effective volunteer supervision;
3) Appreciate the seasonal cycles of a sustainable farm operation;
4) Participate in production and harvest of fruits, vegetables, and herbs; and
5) Improve leadership skills and self-confidence. |
Topical Outline: | UGArden Farm Orientation (Mission and Purpose)
4-Wheel tractor operation
2-Wheel tractor operation
Motorized equipment maintenance
Volunteer scheduling and supervision
Digital record-keeping
Drip irrigation layout and installation
Watering practices
Soil amending and preparation
Seeding (greenhouse) and planting (field)
Cover crops
Post-harvest handling (GAPS) |
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Note: The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary. |