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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
HORT 12 | Title:
PLNT MATERIALS: WIN/SPR |
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Full Title:
Plant Materials: Winter/Spring |
Last Reviewed:12/12/2023 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 2.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 35.00 |
Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 5.00 | | Contact Total | 87.50 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 70.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
HORT 55
Catalog Description:
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Identification, growth habits, culture, and ornamental use of landscape and indoor plants adapted to California climates. Emphasis on plants listed in the current California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers (CANGC) and Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Certification Tests Plant Lists. Presentation of those plants best observed and studied in the winter/spring of the year through field lectures on SRJC grounds and at other locations.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of HORT 8 and Course Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Identification, growth habits, culture, and ornamental use of landscape and indoor plants adapted to California climates. Emphasis on plants listed in the current California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers (CANGC) and Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Certification Tests Plant Lists. Presentation of those plants best observed and studied in the winter/spring of the year through field lectures on SRJC grounds and at other locations.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of HORT 8 and Course Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
Area: | | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 1982 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2006 | Inactive: | |
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C-ID: |
CID Descriptor: AG - EH 112L | Plant Materials and Usage II | SRJC Equivalent Course(s): HORT12 OR HORT8 |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Classify plants based on the binomial method of plant nomenclature.
2. Identify a range of native and exotic plants by leaf, bark, flower, fruit, and growth habit.
3. Describe the growth habits and soil and water requirements of different plants.
4. Assess and select plants according to desired function, growth habits, climate, exposure, and maintenance requirements.
5. Assess and recommend cultural practices for plants in the landscape.
6. Assess and recommend plants for landscaping purposes to provide desired foliage, flower, and form characteristics.
7. Evaluate and recommend plants suitable for water efficient landscapes.
8. Use plant keys to identify specimens.
9. Demonstrate proper plant materials collection and preservation methods.
Topics and Scope
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1. External structures used in identification of plants
a. Leaves
b. Buds
c. Stem
d. Bark
e. Flowers
f. Fruit
2. Classification of plants based on the binomial method of plant nomenclature
a. Family
b. Genus
c. Species and cultivars
3. Identification by sight memory of 200-250 plants best observed in the winter/spring (from the CAN and ALCA plant lists):
a. Indoor plants
b. Annuals
c. Perennials
d. Vines
e. Ground covers
f. Trees
4. Growth habits and requirements
a. Origin and climatic range
b. Form of growth
c. Rate of growth
d. Ultimate growth height and spread
e. Leaf structure
f. Flower color and season
g. Fruit type
h. Exposure
I. sun
II. shade
III. half sun/shade
i. Soil and water requirements of the plants studied
j. Pruning to fit the landscape requirements
k. Landscape use
l. Significant pests and diseases
Assignments:
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Representative assignments:
1. Written report (2-3 pages) and oral presentation on selected plant or plant group.
2. Construction of plant care/information signs and labels for SRJC nursery.
3. Participation in horticulture program plant sale activity.
4. Collect and label field samples of 20 new plants per week.
5. Memorize botanical names for 20 new plants per week.
6. Sight identify specimens of 20 new plants per week.
7. Write and correctly spell botanical and common names for 20 new plants per week.
8. Quizzes (7), midterm, and final exam covering plant identification and cultural requirements.
9. Reading: 15 - 20 pages per week.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 10 - 20% |
Plant report. | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 40 - 65% |
Sight identification of specimens | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0% |
None | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 10 - 30% |
Quizzes, mid-term, final exam; multiple choice, true/false, completion | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 15 - 20% |
Oral presentation, plant sale participation. | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Ornamental Plants: Their Care, Use, Propagation and Identification. Wait, D. Dwight. 1994. (Classic)
Sunset Western Garden Book: Sunset Publishing Group, 2001. (Classic)
American Horticulture Society, A-Z Encyclopedia of Gardin Plants. NY: DK Publishing, 1996. (Classic)
Manual of Woody Landscape Plants. Dirr, M.A., Champagne, IL: Stipes Publishing Co., 1998. (Classic)
Landscape Plants for California Gardens, Perry, Robert C. Land Design Publishing, 2005.
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