Course Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Apply the principles of controlled envorionmants to a wide variety of interiorscape sites.
• Compare and contrast the relative merits and problems associated with the numerous types of plants and be able to select the proper type lighting and soils for their particular needs.
• Design the specifications for installation.
• Understand the day to day operations and management of of interiorscape, including: substrate selection and preparation; pasteurization of substrates; general greenhouse sanitation; principles and methods of irrigation and fertilization; enrichment of the atmosphere with carbon dioxide; irradiance, photoperiod, and temperature regulation; and chemical regulation of plant growth, as well as pruning, plant replacement and cost analysis factors.
• Seek and analyze alternatives and their costs for each aspect of establishing and maintaining an interiorscape installation.

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