Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

Weekly quizzes (20 pts each) International Peace Garden Field Trip Participation (50 pts) 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 *The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus and course requirements at any time. Tentative Course Outline/Topics: Week/Unit Topics and Assignments 1 Unit 1: Success With Succulents Lecture: Success With Succulents Reading: MAJOR-FAMILIES-AND-GENERA-OF-SUCCULENT-PLANTS Agave as a model CAM crop system for a warming and drying world Practicum 2 Unit 2: Intro to Succulent Families Lecture: Intro to Succulent Families Week 1 Plant List Reading: Busting Cactus Smugglers in the American West - The Atlantic California’s succulent smugglers_ plant poachers seed Asia’s desire for dudleya _ Post Magazine _ South China Morning Post Practicum 3 Unit 3: Cultivation and Maintenance Quiz 1 Quiz 2- Week 1 Plant List Lecture: Cultivation and Maintenance Week 2 Plant List Reading: TBD Practicum