Introduction to Horticulture
Growing & Vines
A course by
Lincoln University
An introductory course to the horticultural industry in Aotearoa-New Zealand including its systems and the scientific, technological, environmental and socio-economic inter-relationships.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln
Core skills this course teaches
Explain characteristics of horticultural industry
Explain and analyse the characteristics of the horticultural industry and different systems operating within it.
Review market and business environment
Critically review the market and business environment in which horticultural industry systems operate.
Understand inter-relationships in horticulture
Demonstrate understanding of the inter-relationships between scientific, technological and socio-economic components of the horticultural industry.
What You're Signing Up For
This course introduces you to the horticultural industry in Aotearoa-New Zealand, together with the range of systems applied and the scientific, technological, environmental and socio-economic inter-relationships within the industry.
Course Content
- Introduction to horticultural industry in New Zealand
- Horticultural systems and their characteristics
- Scientific and technological components of horticulture
- Environmental and socio-economic inter-relationships in horticulture
- Market and business environment of the horticultural industry
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Horticulture
Agriculture
Future employment opportunities might be
Roles in the horticultural industry and related scientific and business areas