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Apr 29, 2024
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HORT 294 - Research in Sustainable Horticulture
1.0 to 2.0 Credits
Independent study and research on a topic related to sustainable horticulture, with guidance provided by a research mentor. An introduction to the scientific method, critical thinking, and technical communication for self motivated learners. Should be taken within last two quarters of program. Permit code required. Registration permitted first seven weeks (six in summer) as space is available.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Use online databases to identify, evaluate, and synthesize scientific literature related to a sustainable agriculture research topic, resulting in a properly cited literature review and bibliography.
- Formulate a sustainable agriculture hypothesis, as well as design and conduct an experiment to test the hypothesis.
- Interpret and illustrate the results of a sustainable agriculture research project, using technical writing and graphical representations, and effectively report the results in the form of a scientific poster, verbal presentation, or research paper.
Course Typically Offered
FULL YEAR
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