HRT 219 Organic and Sustainable Practices - Fall 2014

Runyan, Meg

This course explores the requirements for USDA organic certification, the growth in "organic" strategies for a variety of horticultural production areas, the expansion of small organic growing operations catering to local markets, and how sustainability concerns are changing the green industry. The goal of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to obtain a deeper understanding of “organic”, sustainable and green trends in horticulture. Students will explore the science and practices of “organic” growing, as well as examine trends and analyze green horticulture operations and businesses. Please note that all course materials and content are provided in the IMS Common Cartridge (IMSCC) format. The content can be accessed by opening the IMSCC file using your organization's Learning Management System application (these include Blackboard, D2L, Canvas etc.). Additional information about accessing Common Cartridge files can be found on the IMS Global Web site: http://www.imsglobal.org/cc. Future plans for the Skills Commons Web site include a feature that will allow users to view and download course content that is provided in the IMSCC format. Please refer to the "Enabling Others to Reuse Your Materials” page for more information: http://support.taaccct.org/enabling-reuse/.

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Date:: 2013-04-05
Primary Material Type:: Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:: College of Lake County
Project Name:: IGEN (Illinois Green Economy Network) Career Pathways
Funding Source:: TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:: organic plant production, weeds & pests, USDA organic certification, horticulture industry trends, sustainable practices

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:: Each IGEN Consortium college has established an Industry Advisory Group as part of their Career and Technical Education program. Advisory Group members contribute to the design, development and delivery of CTE courses including those developed through this TAACCCT grant. The members also provide opportunities for work-based learning and job placements for program graduates.
Industry Sector:: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (5419)
Occupation:: Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations -- Agricultural Inspectors (45-2011)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:: Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences (01)
Credit Type:: Credit
Credential Type:: Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:: 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:: 16 weeks, one traditional college semester
Language:: English (United States)
Interactivity Type:: Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:: Other
Quality Assurance Organization:: SkillsCommons Editorial Board
Quality Note:: This curriculum underwent an independent third-party review for content, completeness, and quality. Please see attached quality review rubric.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:: Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials

Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:: Custom Quality Rubric
Course Note:: Local Foods & Org. Ag. - Urban Certificate; CIP 10304