Horticulture

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Class
AGRI 1415
Structure, growth, and development of horticultural plants. Examination of environmental effects, basic principles of reproduction, production methods ranging from outdoor to controlled climates, nutrition, and pest management.
Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

  1. Identify the various horticultural industries and their roles in our society.
  2. Describe the fundamentals of plant science.
  3. Assess the interactions of soils, water, and fertility in plant science.
  4. Contrast the methods of plant reproduction and propagation.
  5. Explain the impacts of production methods and technologies on plant science.
  6. Contrast methods of pest management in plant science.
  7. Investigate methods of environmental manipulation (e.g. greenhouse controls, frost management methods, hot caps).

Upon successful completion of the lab, students will:

  1. Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific and horticultural tools to collect and analyze data and demonstrate methods.
  2. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions.
  3. Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations.
  4. Identify the various horticultural industries and their roles in our society.
  5. Describe the fundamentals of plant science.
  6. Assess the interactions of soils, water, and fertility in plant science.
  7. Contrast the methods of plant reproduction and propagation.
  8. Explain the impacts of production methods and technologies on plant science.
  9. Contrast methods of pest management in plant science.
  10. Investigate methods of environmental manipulation (e.g. greenhouse controls, frost management methods,hot caps).
Required Textbooks
Practical Horticulture, Rice & Rice7th Edition
Evaluation Standards

Instructor evaluation of the student’s competency in each subject area will be measured during the semester by daily attendance/participation, written examination and by laboratory exercises.

Attendance 25%
Tests & Term Paper 25%
Lab 25%
Final Exam 25%
Total 100%

Grades will be based on the percentages made from each of the areas listed above along with attitude, attendance, and participation.

Grading Standards

90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
Below 60 F

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity
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Hope Statement
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).
Revised
Fall 2021
Last Modified
Monday, September 20, 2021, 10:47 AM