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Lecture/Lab Schedule:
Online
Textbook:
Title: Arboriculture
Author: Richard W. Harris, James R. Clark, and Nelda P. Matheny
Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall
Edition/Year: 4th Edition
ISBN: 0-13-088882-6
Course Requirements:
12 reading assignments.
12 quizzes ranging in length from 10 to 76 points will be given for a total of 438 points.
A midterm and final test each worth 50 points.
538 points total for class.
Grading will be on the 90-80-70-60% grading scale.
Tentative Course Outline:
Topic 1
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Arboriculture
Topic 2
Chapter 2 – Plant Structure and Function
Topic 3
Chapter 2 – Plant Structure and Function
Topic 4
Chapter 2 – Plant Structure and Function
Topic 5
Chapter 3 - Site Evaluation: Climate and Environment
Topic 6
Chapter 4 - Planting Site: Soil and Water
Topic 7
Chapter 5 – Benefits of Trees
Topic 8
Chapter 6 – Plant Selection