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BI163 Organic Gardening

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Introduces the structure and function of soils including the soil food web, composting and compost tea, and the basics of biogeochemical cycling. Explores basic plant anatomy and the growing of flowers, vegetables and fruits in the Pacific Northwest. Includes discussion of organic pest control, beneficial insects, and pruning and grafting and exploration of these concepts in laboratory. Recommended: Introductory high school biology course or equivalent experience. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)

Credits: 4

List of classes for BI163 Organic Gardening
CRNClass typeLocationDays & timeDatesSeats availableFacultyMore info
23632In-person lectureSylvania ST 107
Thursday and Friday
from 9 to 10:20am

From April 4 through June 14, 2024
Shannon E AnsleyBooks for CRN 23632
Class details for CRN 23632
Fees: $12
and In-person labSylvania ST 212
Friday
from 11am to 1:50pm

From April 5 through June 14, 2024

Class schedule definitions

Cost:
cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
Books:
$0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
Register:
use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register
Class types:
see more about class types
  • In-person: classes take place at specific times and locations. Attendance in person is required.
  • Online: classes do not have meeting times. Regular online interaction is required and there are weekly assignments.
  • Remote: classes take place at specific times online. Students must be logged in during class meeting times.
  • In-person and remote: classes meet both in-person and remotely. Attendance at both is required.
  • In-person and online: classes meet in-person with additional online activities required.
  • Remote and online: classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.