Blue Ridge Community College: Introduction to Plant Science and Technology - AGR 142

Introduction to Plant Science and Technology - AGR 142 at Blue Ridge Community College

AGR 142 - Introduction to Plant Science and Technology: Introduces students to plant science, ecology, plant morphology, plant and soil relations and energy conversions. Includes surveying agricultural crops and their importance in the economy.

Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.

3-4 credits

AGR 142 Detailed Outline (VCCS Faculty & Staff Only)

Schedule at Blue Ridge Community College

Summer 2026 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
61690	AGR 142-H03	0	MTuWThF	8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2026-07-07	Main Campus	HY
Introduction to Plant Science, class dates July 7, 8, 9,10, full days, 8:00am-4:00pm with follow up on-line assignments. Class will include fieldtrips and students will need to provide their own transportation to local farms and businesses. This course will consist of asynchronous online, anytime coursework, AND one or both of the following scheduled on campus in-person meetings and/or virtual meetings via Zoom. Faculty will inform students about the in-person, Zoom, and Online dates required in the syllabus and class notes. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment, faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities.
61691	AGR 142-H04L	3	MTuWThF	12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.	2026-07-07	Main Campus	HY
Introduction to Plant Science, class dates July 7, 8, 9,10, full days, 8:00am-4:00pm with follow up on-line assignments. Class will include fieldtrips and students will need to provide their own transportation to local farms and businesses.

Fall 2026 ➜

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