Courses of Study 2015-2016 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Courses of Study 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PLHRT 1112 - Discover the Art and Science of Cultivating Lawns, Gardens and Landscapes


     
Summer. 3 credits. Letter grades only (no audit).

M. Eames-Sheavly, L. Brewer.

Understanding the familiar plant world around us offers a dynamic foundation for comprehending complex global issues and making well-informed decisions. Lawns, gardens and landscapes can be the building blocks for an in-depth understanding of important life science principles, a study that is exciting as well as creative. This course will address basic knowledge of plant function and growth through study, observation and manipulation of representative cultivated plants. Horticultural principles and practices will serve to illuminate topics such as plant classification and anatomy; photosynthesis; water and sugar transport; nutrition; growth and development; and plants’ response to their environment. In-class experiences will expand your understanding of science principles and creativity in a manner that is as enjoyable as instructive.

Outcome 1: Explain, evaluate, and effectively interpret basic biological concepts behind common horticultural practices.

Outcome 2: Demonstrate an ability to integrate knowledge of the diverse requirements for the successful functioning of plants in lawns, gardens and landscapes.

Outcome 3: Be able to go into detail to describe the differences, with regard to ecology, biology and use, among a minimum of six cultivated flowering plants.

Outcome 4: Communicate basic biological concepts that inform deeper understandings of complex global issues and/or daily living.

Outcome 5: Demonstrate interdisciplinary competency through exercises which integrate arts-based experiences to expand scientific understandings.

Outcome 6: Gain an ability to use creative expression to reflect on learning, and to communicate basic course concepts and principles.



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