Choosing the right plants, selecting the containers and tools, and caring for the plants throughout the growing season is covered. Small space container gardens can provide a bounty of food in a very small space.
Prepares learners to perform basic nursing skills under the supervision of a nurse for job entry as a nursing assistant or a home health aide (HHA) in health care agencies. Face-to-face and hybrid classroom, campus lab and clinical instruction are offered at various nursing homes and hospitals throughout the district. Students need to submit an application and complete background check.
Examines plant morphology, growth and development, and plant lifecycles and reproduction. This course analyzes the effects of external and environmental factors on plant growth and productivity. Laboratory activities include examining and identifying plant cells and plant structures using microscopes, plant models and live plants. Plant structures and their functions are discussed in relevance to production practices. Learners will conduct a plant-based research project using the Scientific Method. Plant taxonomy is covered in this course, and learners will gain the necessary skills to identify important garden, specialty, and agronomic crops in Wisconsin.
