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Fall 2026 Laboratory Preparation Laboratory Upper Division
This course is designed for students in the department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture or those interested in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). This course offers students foundational information and hands-on experience on hydroponic and soilless cultivation of horticultural crops. Production practices, growing systems, new technologies, and current challenges are discussed.
Learning Outcomes1Describe essential components of single-pass and recirculating hydroponic systems.
2Compare different substrates and hydroponic system designs.
3Interpret water quality analysis results and recommend corrections.
4Create nutrient solutions using salts or mixed fertilizers.
5Evaluate the importance of water quality, dissolved oxygen, salinity, and pH management for hydroponics.
6Select hydroponic systems for production of leafy greens, herbs, and vegetable crops.
7Apply solution chemistry knowledge and plant biology concepts to manage hydroponic systems.
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