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A review sheet for dual credit exams in environmental horticulture (agrm 1410) and turfgrass management (agrm 2460) courses offered by walters state community college. The sheet lists the competencies to be studied for each exam, including topics such as plant identification, soil media, cultural requirements, tools, turfgrass species, pest control, and landscape design. High school students who meet the requirements can use this sheet as a self-assessment tool to prepare for the dual credit exams.
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______ 1. Describe the role of plants in our world’s economy and environment ______ 2. Identify components and characteristics of horti- cultural soil media ______ 3. Determine the cultural requirements for various plant species ______ 4. Identify various tools necessary in the horticultural industry ______ 5. Practice container gardening ______ 6. Define hybridization ______ 7. List and describe sources of new seeds ______ 8. Identify plant parts and functions ______ 9. Determine environmental requirements for plant growth ______10. Describe when growth stimulants, retardants and rooting hormones would be required ______11. Identify all macro and micro nutrients to include deficiency symptoms ______12. Define Integrated Pest Management ______13. Define fungicide, rodenticide, molluscicide, ne- matocide, herbicide and pesticide ______14. Label a botanical name ______15. Advantage and disadvantage of scientific name and common name ______16. Describe principles of landscape design ______17. Define Xeriscaping ______18. Describe sick building syndrome ______19. Identify effects of light and temperature on interior plants ______20. Differentiate between asexual and sexual reproduc- tion ______21. Describe three types of asexual reproduction ______22. Design a flower bed and border ______23. Identify environmental problems associated with the survival rate of urban trees A check mark ( ) indicates competencies that have been ad- dressed at the secondary level. Teacher Date
______ 1. Identify the major turfgrass species by plant char- acteristics and by seed, using both common and scientific names ______ 2. Describe the cultural requirements and growth characteristics of each major turfgrass species ______ 3. Establish and maintain lawn areas ______ 4. Explain turfgrass nutrient requirements and fertil- izer use ______ 5. Identify weeds, insects, and diseases which are major lawn pests ______ 6. Identify appropriate methods of control for major lawn pests ______ 7. Solve math problems related to turfgrass manage- ment such as fertilizer and pesticide applications, turf areas, and seeding rates A checkmark ( ) indicates competencies that have been ad- dressed at the secondary level. Teacher Date