Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

Week 10 Chapter 16 – Tree Hazard Management Inspection Techniques Week 11 Chapter 16 – Tree Hazard Management Hazard Rating Systems and Hazard Abatement Week 12 Chapter 17 - Preventative Maintenance and Repair Cabling and Bracing Week 13 Chapter 17 - Preventative Maintenance and Repair Lighting Protection, Wounds and Cavities Week 14 Chapter 18 – Diagnosing Plant Problems Week 15 Chapter 19 - Plant Health Care Week 16 Chapter 19 - Plant Health Care Relationship to Campus Theme: Nature, Technology and Beyond Arboriculture is the cultivation of trees and shrubs. By planting trees and shrubs in our cities, near our homes, and in rural areas, we are utilizing their natural ability to clean the air, temper high winds, and cool our homes. Technology in arboriculture includes new techniques for planting, watering and pruning, along with the constant improvement of the tools used to perform these tasks. As we look to the future , trees become even more important in the face of a gradually warming planet and the effects it will have on people everywhere. Classroom Policies: This three credit, online course requires the following to build and engage a classroom community of learners: Log in to the course a minimum of three times per week. Complete and submit coursework on time. Pace yourself, and make sure that all assignments are completed by the end of the semester. Late work may not be submitted and will earn 0 points. Communicate with the instructor. Reading the assigned texts is the student’s responsibility and is essential to success in this course.