Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

This class is designed to provide the beginning landscape student with basic knowledge of plant anatomy, physiology and classification.  The effects of the environment on plant growth and development are explored. Material is presented by lecture, visual aids and hands-on laboratory experiences.

The intended outcome is the development of a scientific basis for the decisions made in designing, management (care and culture), use, and identification of plants in the landscape.

Evaluation will be based on written assignments from laboratory experiences that deal with scientific observation and data gathering; one project assignment that is either a written report or oral presentation on a specific horticulture topic that relates to botanical principles and practices; two written mid-term exams and a written comprehensive final exam.

1.0 Introduction to horticulture
     1.1.0 Definition and history
     1.2.0 Branches of industry and career opportunities
2.0 Plant Anatomy
     2.1.0 Plant cells and tissues
     2.2.0 Plant parts:
     2.3.0 Leaves
     2.40 Stems
     2.5.0 Roots
     2.6.0 Flowers and fruits
3.0 Botanical Classification
     3.1.0 Divisions of the Plant Kingdom
     3.2.0 Classification techniques
     3.3.0 Evolutionary trends
4.0 Plant Environment
     4.1.0 Photosynthesis
5.0 Plant Growth and Å·ÖÞ±­¾öÈü¾º²Âapp_Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø-Ͷע|¹ÙÍøment
     5.1.0 Seeds and germination
     5.2.0 Plant Growth Factors
     5.3.0 Flowering
     5.4.0 Dormancy and Hardening
6.0 Plant Genetics - optional
     6.1.0 Plant Genetics