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HORT2001 - Principles of Organic Horticulture
 The
overall objective of Principles of Organic Horticulture is to
introduce you to the principles that form the basis for organic
horticultural production systems. Special attention is given
to soil fertility, organic soil amendments, compost and mulches,
crop rotation, plant health, management of diseases and pests,
companion planting, and produce storage/handling and marketing.
Many of the details, such as crop specific production information,
transitional period, and the certification process, are augmented
with case studies of selected organic farms, or "farmer
profiles". These profiles reflect the diversity, not only
within the industry, but also within the country. You will apply
their knowledge through an instructor approved project that
will be presented as a PowerPoint Presentation (or appropriate
alternative if you do not have access to PowerPoint). You will
lead an on-line discussion on the presentation.
Case Study 1
The case studies presented in this course have a particular objective
beyond the simple instruction-driven mechanics. They are presented
to give a wider understanding and contextualization to the process
of knowledge transfer. Organic agriculture is not a new fad that
has recently emerged, but a phenomena rooted in history and one
that has a real application in many cultures, including ours.
The principles of organic horticulture do not collide against
the demands of modern life. It has been proven that a symbiotic
relationship between society and nature can and has been applied
in the real world with excellent results. The case study on Urban
Agriculture that we present here is one of those in which a symbiosis
between culture, dreams and nature is achieved.
To view the Case Study click here.
El Caso de Estudio es disponible en español.
Para ver, por favor oprima aquí.
Certified Crop Advisor CEU Credits
Educational Area |
Number of Credits |
Nutrient Management |
22 |
Soil and Water Management |
10 |
Integrated Pest Management |
6 |
Crop Management |
25 |
Professional Development |
3 |
Course Details
| Instructor |
N.
Goodyear |
| Prerequisites |
None |
| Dates offered |
Fall semester: September 5 to December
4, 2012 |
| Registration deadline |
Domestic students: August 1, 2012
International students: March 1, 2012 |
| Tuition fee* |
$566 - Canadian residents
$1132 - International students |
| Distance Education fee* |
$40 |
| Required texts |
n/a |
*Tuition rates and fees are in effect
until April 30, 2013. NSAC reserves the right to make changes
without notice in its published scale of charges for tuition
and other fees.
How to Apply
You can take this course either for academic
credit or for non-credit. If you take this course for academic
credit, you must meet NSAC's admission requirements. You must
submit the Admission/Readmission Form with your application
and have the last academic institution you attended send a transcript
of your marks to NSAC's Registry Office. To take this course
for academic credit, follow the steps in the Academic
Credit Application Process.
You also have the choice
of taking this course for non-credit. If you take the course
for non-credit, you are not required to complete assignments,
tests or examinations. You will not be issued a grade at the
conclusion of the course. To take this course for non-credit,
follow the steps in the Non-credit
Application Process.
Distance Education
If you have not taken a course
through distance education then you may want to read our Frequently
Asked Questions.
The Technical
Requirements page has information about computer and internet
requirements.
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