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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
FLORS300.4 | Title:
FLORAL CARE & HANDLING |
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Full Title:
Identification & Handling of Flowers, Foliages & Plants |
Last Reviewed:2/1/2010 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 1.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 2.00 | 8 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 16.00 |
Minimum | 1.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 2.00 | | Contact Total | 16.00 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 32.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 48.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Non-Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
04 - Different Topics
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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In-depth study of topics for people interested in working and advancing in the floral industry.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Specific study and techniques in the identification and care of cut flowers & foliage & potted plants.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:04 - Different Topics
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Properly identify cut flowers, foliages, green and blooming plants.
2. Properly process and care for cut flowers so as to maximize their
lasting capabilities.
3. Gain knowledge in the care of green & blooming plants.
4. Demonstrate the correct mechanics of constructing dish gardens &
English basket gardens.
5. Demonstrate decoration and enhancement of planted gardens and
other plants.
Topics and Scope
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1. Equipment used in processing of cut flowers - basic instruction
a. Knives & snips
b. Underwater cutting systems & choppers
c. Refrigeration requirements
2. Identification
a. Standard flowers
b. Tropical flowers
c. Green plants
d. Blooming plants
3. Product Procurement
a. Purchasing - quality & pre-care
b. Sourcing and variety knowledge
4. Cleaning and processing of flowers and foliages
a. Hydrating techniques
b. Preservatives
c. Conditioning
d. Maintenance & cleaning
5. Storage & Care
a. Refrigeration
b. Ethylene concerns
c. Cleaning & maintenance of equipment
d. Floral foam
6. Water quality and effect on flowers
Assignments:
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1. Demonstrate proper care and handling of flowers, foliages and plants.
2. Notebook including floral identifications, definitions and terms,
descriptions of proper care and handling processes.
3. Quizzes and exams.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 10 - 30% |
Notebook | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 0 - 0% |
None | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 20 - 40% |
Lab Work | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 10 - 30% |
Multiple choice, Short Answers | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 20 - 40% |
Attendance & Participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor Syllabus
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