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Effective Term:
Summer 2014 through Summer 2018

Course Number:
LAT 106
Course Title:
Basic Horticulture
Credit Hours:
4
Lecture Hours:
30
Lecture/Lab Hours:
20
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Botany and biology of plant physiology. Plant growth and reaction to nutrients, light, air, water, pests, and diseases. Audit available.

Addendum to Course Description

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.

Intended Outcomes for the course

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.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

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.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

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 欧洲杯决赛竞猜app_欧洲杯足球网-投注|官网ment
     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