Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus HORT 235/ Herbaceous Landscape Plants 4 credits Fall Semester 2019 Course Description: Herbaceous Landscape Plants involves the study of Herbaceous Ornamental Plants such as flowering annuals, biennials, perennials, bulbous plants and herbs. Consideration is given to methods of propagation, adaptability and landscape value. Garden insects and diseases are also covered. Students will be expected to identify various plants by Family, Common Name and Genus species. Course Objectives: Students will be expected to be competent in the following areas. 1. Identify, describe, and name many common herbaceous annuals and perennials. 2. Growth requirements such as proper soil mixtures and watering techniques for growing bedding plants in the greenhouse and outdoors. 3. Identification and control of common greenhouse and garden insects and diseases 4. Plant maintenance 5. Selecting annual and herbaceous perennials for specific landscape applications 6. Plan and Present Herbaceous Plant Landscape Designs to customers/employers Instructor: Amy Koehler Office: Molberg Center Rm. 27 Office Hours: By appointment Phone: 701-228-5605 Email : Amy.Koehler@dakotacollege.edu Lecture/Lab Schedule: MW 10:00am- 11:15am; F Lab 10:00am-11:50am Labs will meet in the greenhouse Textbook(s): (recommended) Armitage’s Manual of Annuals, Biennials and Half-Hardy Perennials Timber Press -Published in 2002 ISBN 0-88192-505 Course Requirements: 6 Plant ID and Cultural Quizzes (50pts each) Other Weekly Quizzes (20 pts each) Weekly Lab Assignments/participation (10 pts each) Midterm Plant ID and Cultural Exam (150 pts) Lab Identification Midterm Exam (50 pts) Class participation (10pts each) Class Exercises (20 pts each) Design Assignments (50 pts each) Final Lecture Exam (100 pts) Lab Plant Identification Final Exam (75 pts) Assigned Design Class Presentation (30 pts) International Peace Garden Field Trip Participation (60 pts) *** Field Trips will be taken as part of this class in order to gain experience and exposure to the Industries involved in Herbaceous Landscape Plants.