HORT 4800 - Plantations Lecture Series

Fall. (12 weeks: 6 lectures, 6 discussions) 1 credit. S–U grades only.

D. A. Rakow.

Covers a range of subjects related to the plant and natural sciences, and human-cultural themes. Class alternates between lecture and discussion. On non-lecture Wednesdays, the class meets to discuss content from the previous week. Students are required to write a reaction paper for each lecture.

Outcome 1: Enrolled students will be exposed to the breath of topics in the plant, natural, and ecological sciences.

Outcome 2: Students will gain a greater understanding and appreciation of differing points of view presented by speakers by writing reaction papers and discussing them in class.

Outcome 3: Students will increase their awareness of public gardens and their range of activities.