Nursery Operations - Clark State Community College

Nursery Operations from Clark State Community College is a Campus Associate Registered Nurse degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. The Horticultural Industries program provides basic preparation for careers in the landscape and turfgrass industries. The campus grounds, including a greenhouse facility and a one-hole golf course, act as a working laboratory to give students practical training. Clark State students can speciaize in areas of golf course maintenance, nursery operations , landscape design, parks and recreation or turf and landscape maintenance. Landscape plant materials, landscape installation and landscape plant production are areas emphasized leading to careers in the garden center and nursery industries. These program schedules are designed for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites and who have no college preparatory recommendations. Many individuals, especially part-time students and those taking college preparatory courses, will require additional quarters of study. Students should consult their academic advisor for help in planning their schedules. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science degree in Horticultural Industries, a graduate will be able to: Identify plant nutrient deficiencies and describe corrective measures. Identify major plant pests, including weeds, insects and diseases. Develop a written agricultural business plan. Locate current information in solving technical and critical thinking problems. Demonstrate effective employability skills. Identify common landscape and herbaceous plant materials. Demonstrate the proper care of established plants in the landscape. View more details on Clark State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Registered Nurse courses.