Hort 303: Plant Materials

Course Description:

Woody ornamental plants and their aesthetic uses in the landscape.  The study covers habit of growth, ultimate size, texture, period of bloom, color, cultural requirements and identification.

Credits:  3 hours of undergraduate credit
Course Objectives: T o study the identification, habit of growth, hardiness, texture, ultimate size, period of bloom and culture of landscape plants.  To study the aesthetic and functional use of landscape plants.

Topical Outline:

• Large Trees - Evergreen and Deciduous
• Small trees - Evergreen and Deciduous
• Shrubs 6-12' - Evergreen and Deciduous
• Shrubs 4-6' - Evergreen and Deciduous
• Shrubs 1-4' - Evergreen and Deciduous
• Vines-Evergreen and Deciduous
• Ground Covers - Evergreens and Deciduous

Lecture will be presented with use of slides.  Students will be responsible for material in lecture and from the book.

Course Requirements/Evaluation and Attendance:

(All tests will be written)

• Lecture Test I = 20%
• Lecture Test II = 20%
• Final Exam (comprehensive) = 20%
• Pop Test (2 lowest will be dropped) = 10%
• Laboratory = 30%
• Total = 100%

• Students are expected to attend all classes.  If you miss a class, you will be held responsible for the material covered and for any announcements.  If you are absent when a pop test is given, then you will receive a grade of 0 for that test (no make-ups for pop tests!)
• If you miss a major test, then you will receive a grade of 0 for that test, unless you have a valid excuse (as determined by the instructor), in which case you may take a make-up.  To be eligible for a make-up, you should contact the instructor before your test to discuss your situation.  You may also be required to submit a written excuse and/or other documentation for your abscence.   In all cases, the instructor has the right to determine whether your excuse is or is not valid.  Make-up tests for those with excused absences will be given at the same time as the final exam.
• If the instructor (or substitute) is not present at the beginning of a class, you should wait for 15 minutes before you leave.