Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

Week/Unit Topics and Assignments 1 Horticulture: An Introduction Monday: No Class Wednesday: Introduction to course, History of Horticulture Friday: ; The “Green Industry” and Careers in Horticulture; Lab: No Lab 2 Botany of Desire Monday: No Class Wednesday: Botany of Desire Video Friday: Botany of Desire Video Lab: Wash n’ Pack 3 Semester Writing Exercise Field Trip to the International Peace Garden-All Day Monday: The art of reading a scientific article/paper; Semester Writing Exercise Wednesday: Library session working on paper and resources Friday: Article Presentations; Reflective Writing; Readings: TBD Lab : Field Trip to the International Peace Garden Travel to the International Peace Garden. Mandatory attendance. (Identification required is a minimum of an official birth certificate and photo ID. A passport or passport card is preferred). We will leave campus at 9am and return by 3pm. You will need to bring a sack lunch. This is a mandatory Trip. I will let your other instructors know beforehand to excuse you form any classes you may miss. If there is a conflict that cannot be resolved, you must let me know at least 2 weeks before the trip. 4 Plant Science Monday: Plant Taxonomy: How Plants are Named; Parts of the Plant and Their Function Wednesday: Environmental requirements for good plant growth; Growth stimulants, retardants, and rooting hormones Friday: Article Presentations; Reflective Writing; Readings: TBD Lab : Composting 5 Plant Propagation Monday: Seeds; Softwood and semihardwood Cuttings and Micropropagation; Hardwood Cuttings Wednesday: Separation and Division; Grafting; Budding; Layering Friday: Article Presentations; Reflective Writing; Readings: TBD Lab: Plant parts scavenger hunt (40pts) 6 Exam 1 Monday: Exam Review/catch up Wednesday: Exam 1 Friday: Article Presentations; Reflective Writing; Readings: TBD Lab: Horticultural Equipment