Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

Week 4-8 Weekly lab assignments (10 pts each) Class participation (10pts per class) Weekly Assigned Supplement Material Readings (Provided) and Reflective Writings (10 pts each) Weekly quizzes (15 pts each) Final lab project (50 pts) Reflective Writing Assignments will be assigned with prompts throughout the semester and graded based on a rubric that looks for addressing of prompt, depth of understanding, use of technical information, language use, and overall synthesis of content. This is a powerful learning tool as it integrates experience with knowledge gathering and seeks to integrate the two to demonstrate higher level learning than what would be assessed in examinations. GRADING: Grading is based on a standard college curve, where students earn a grade based upon the percent of total possible points they obtain. Any missed exam or assignment not made up within the allotted time will be given a zero. The “allotted time” given is at the discretion of the instructor and will be communicated to the students throughout the course. (Note: It is the responsibility of the student to schedule make-up work with the instructor at a time convenient to both parties.) Final letter grades are assigned based on the following criteria: A = 90-100% of the total points B = 80-90% of the total points C = 70-80% of the total points D = 60-70% of the total points F = <60% of the total points Tentative Course Outline: Week 1-4 -Study succulents and cactus in the Gardens collection Week 2-8 -Study succulent and cactus families -Succulent propagation -Succulent Interior and Exterior Design -Specific plant structure and function of succulents Relationship to Campus Theme: All aspects of horticulture develop an appreciation for nature and the materials that Mother Nature and technology have provided for us. Because of this we are able to make the world a more beautiful place. Classroom Policies: Show respect to all living things!!! Student Email Policy: Dakota College at Bottineau is increasingly dependent upon email as an official form of communication. A student’s campus-assigned email address will be the only one recognized by the campus for official mailings. The liability for missing or not acting upon important information conveyed via campus email rests with the student.