Download March 2011 HORT 2203, General Horticulture Course Philosophy

March 2011
HORT 2203, General Horticulture
Course Philosophy and Instructor Requirements
Philosophy: This course is designed to prepare students to understand general principles of horticultural production, including
the growth, fruiting habits, propagation and culture of horticultural plants. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours per week.
Instructor Objectives: The instructor's teaching techniques should ensure that the students are able to:
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Students will be able to explain the scope of horticulture to include food, aesthetic, educational, vocational, and
economic values.
Students will be able to demonstrate and explain plant classification, structure, growth, development and reproduction,
especially as related to horticultural crops.
Students will be able to explain the effects of soil, water, light, temperature, and air on plant growth and development.
Students will be able to demonstrate and explain proper methods of propagation, pruning, and growth regulating.
Students will explain nutrient requirements, breeding methods, crop protection, and marketing.
Students will have a working knowledge of geography, production systems, and horticulture crops as related to
national production.
Course Teaching Requirements: The following should be followed by all instructors teaching this course (online and in the
traditional setting):
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Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
Lectures should include coverage of:
a. Classification and taxonomy of horticultural plants.
b. Plant anatomy and physiology of horticultural plants.
c. Sexual and asexual propagation of horticultural plants.
d. Small fruit and tree fruit production techniques.
e. Greenhouse production of horticultural plants.
Laboratory should include:
a. Planting and production of horticultural species to correspond with course lectures.
b. Hands-on identification of insect, weed, and disease pests of horticultural plants
c. Pruning and maintenance of horticultural plants to correspond with course lectures.
d. Field visits and tours to supplement course lectures.
Examinations, quizzes, and homework assignments (online and in the traditional classroom) should include exercises and
objective questions that require students to demonstrate an understanding of horticultural theories/concepts and their
application. Laboratories should also include a participation grade.
Assessment Responsibilities: Instructors teaching this course (online and traditional) are expected to participate in assessment
activities as required by the University. You will be provided further information/instructions by the lead instructor during the
term assessments are to be completed.
Business and Agriculture Division Contact Information:
Division Chair: Robert Mitchum, 501-882-8847, [email protected]
Lead Instructor: Jerry Sites, 501-882-8846, [email protected]
Online Course Monitor: Wendell Dillard, 501-882-8914, [email protected]