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242 – Fundamentals of Department of , Geosciences, and Natural University of Tennessee, Martin Course Syllabus – Spring Semester, 2016

Basic Information: CRN/Course Section: Lecture: 20871, section 001; Lab: 20872, section 051 Course Title: Fundamentals of Horticulture Meeting and Places: Lectures: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 to 8:50 a.m., 204 Brehm; Labs: Mondays, 3:00 to 4:50 p.m., 118 /Plant Science Complex. Course Credit Hours: 3 semester hours; 2 hours lectures, 2 hours lab Textbooks and Other Required Materials: Practical Horticulture, 7th Edition (2011) by Laura and Robert Rice. Other readings will be announced as required.

Faculty Contact Information Instructor: Dr. Barb Darroch Office: 103 Brehm Hall Phone: (731) 881-7279 Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: I have an open door policy and you are welcome to come and see me whenever I am in my office. I am generally in my office when I’m not in . I post a class schedule for the term on the bulletin board by my office and in the Blackboard site for this course. If you have something you really need to see me about, please call or email me to make an appointment.

Course Information: Course Description/Information: Horticulture industry and its contribution to world economy; theoretical and practical aspects of plant growth and development; principles and techniques of ; and control of growth. Application and use of plant growth regulators in horticulture. Production, storage, processing, and marketing of horticultural plant and products. Prerequisites: None. This course is designed to provide the student with fundamental horticulture principles and practices applicable to residential, commercial and public institutions. The course will include hands-on experience as well as classroom instruction.

Course Resources: I will make use of Blackboard to post partial lecture notes, copies of assignments, information on labs, etc., and to post grades throughout the semester. Please check your Blackboard account on a regular basis for class announcements and assignments. Some course materials for this course have been provided by the academic enrichment fee.

Student Outcomes for PLSC 242: Students will be able to: 1. List the major subdivisions of horticulture and identify careers within each subdivision. 2. Explain the importance of the horticulture industry and its contribution to the economy.

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3. Write scientific names using the correct format for and . 4. List the principal differences between monocot and dicot . 5. Identify on a diagram or plant the principal vegetative and reproductive parts of plants. 6. Explain the processes and importance of respiration and . 7. Explain growth, development, and propagation in plants and how affect these processes. 8. Explain how outdoor growing conditions, including , conditions, and , affect plant growth. 9. Discuss the components of growing plants outdoors, including growing , growing and , landscape planning, installation and management of landscapes, and establishment and care. 10. Discuss the components of growing plants indoors, including plant maintenance, potting media and , requirements, pests and diseases, and greenhouse environments. Student Learning Outcomes for Plant and Soil Science Concentration: 1. Students will learn/gain experiential learning and professional experience through internships in the plant and soil sciences. 2. Students will learn current plant and soil science principles and practices by interviewing industry professionals in the plant industry. 3. Students will demonstrate understanding of acceptable scientific practices in the plant and soil science industry. 4. Students will experience hands-on learning opportunities in a broad-base of plant and soil science- related topics as well as teamwork and professionalism in preparation for peer to peer competitions.

Course : If you have questions about this course, please come and see me or send me an email. I generally reply to emails within a day unless I am out of town. Usually, I will reply within a few hours. If you have technical issues, contact UTM Help Desk at http://www.utm.edu/helpdesk/. Course Requirements/Expectations: Course Requirements, Assessments, and Evaluations: The final letter grade in this course will be based on the total points accumulated throughout the semester calculated as a percentage of total possible points. I will use Blackboard to keep track of your grades so you will be able to access your current grade in the course at any by logging into the course site in Blackboard.

Letter grades are assigned on a percentage of total points possible: A = 90% or greater B = 80% to 89.9% C = 70% to 79.9% D = 60% to 69.9% F = Below 60%

Points are accumulated as follows*: Attendance 25 Two 1-hour lecture exams 200 Assignments, quizzes, etc. 200 to 250 Presentation 50 Lab notebook 100 Final Exam 100 Total Points Possible 675 to 725

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Two one-hour exams will be given during the semester; these exams will cover lecture and lab material. The final exam will be comprehensive and will be given during final exam week in May. Dates of quizzes and due dates for assignments will be announced in class and/or lab. Attendance will be taken occasionally throughout the semester (at least 5 times); if you are not in class, you will get zero points for that day unless you have prior approval to miss class or you have a medical excuse from a doctor.

*Note: this is subject to change as necessary if there are time constraints. Any changes will be discussed in class.

Up to 3% will be added to overall individual student grades before assigning final grades, based on extra credit assignments, pop quizzes, etc. Maximum credit for assignments is possible only if turned in by the time it is due. Late assignments may receive up to 50% credit if turned in within 24 hours after it is due. After this time, no credit for late assignments will be given. Quizzes and exams must be taken at the scheduled time unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. If a student misses a quiz or exam, the instructor will decide whether or not to allow a make-up quiz/exam based on the circumstances of the absence. If allowed, the make-up quiz/exam must be completed within one week of the date of the scheduled exam, or the student will forfeit the point value of the quiz/exam.

Important Dates: Major events during the semester are anticipated as follows:

January 14, 2016 Classes Begin January 18, 2016 Holiday February 18, 2016 Lecture Exam 1 March 7 - 13, 2016 Spring Break March 29, 2016 Lecture Exam 2 March 25, 2016 Holiday May 2, 2016 (10 a.m.) Final Exam

University Policies: Academic Integrity: The University of Tennessee at Martin has chosen as its primary objective quality undergraduate education. Commitment to this objective must include an obligation by all members of the University community to promote and protect the highest standards of integrity in study, research, instruction and evaluation. Dishonesty or unethical behavior does not belong at an institution dedicated to the promotion of knowledge and learning. Integrity of the academic process requires fair and impartial evaluation by faculty and honest academic conduct by students. Specific integrity attributes can be found at: http://www.utm.edu/departments/conduct/new_academic_integrity.php

1. If it is determined that a student plagiarized or cheated in any way, that student will receive no (0) points and a grade of “F” for the assignment, quiz, or exam. Additionally, that student will be reported to the Student Affairs office. Additional violations will result in a grade of “F”, failure of the class, and reporting to the Student Affairs office. Students are required to complete all graded assignments individually (unless otherwise announced) and without any outside means of assistance unless approved by the instructor, made available to all class members, and previously announced. 2. Basic calculators are permitted but may not be shared by students during quizzes or exams. No other calculators, such as phones, will be permitted during quizzes or exams. If there is uncertainty concerning a type of calculator, seek the instructor’s approval up to one day prior to the quiz or test.

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3. Students must place everything except test material and calculator under desk during examinations. Please remove your caps during exams.

Standard of Conduct: When persons enroll in The University of Tennessee at Martin, they retain the rights and duties of a citizen. Additionally, they must assume the duties and observe the regulations imposed by the University community. Specific conduct attributes can be found at: http://www.utm.edu/departments/conduct/conduct.php

1. Cell Phones and Other Devices: Turn off your cell phone or silence ringer in class. Do not text during class. The university policy is as follows: Cellular phones, pagers, and other electronic devices shall not be used in a manner that causes disruption in the classroom, library, or within university-owned or university-operated facilities, nor will these devices be used in an appropriate manner. This includes abuse of cellular or other electronic devices with photographic capability. Utilizing these devices for purposes of photographing test questions, other forms of academic misconduct, or illegal activity, such as photographing individuals in secure areas such as lavatories, dorm rooms, or locker rooms when a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, is prohibited.

2. No products of any may be used during class. Note designated areas outside per State of Tennessee regulations. Smoking is not permitted in State of Tennessee buildings.

3. If a student attends class or participates on a trip under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the student will receive a grade of “F” for the class and will be reported to the Student Affairs office.

Disability Services: The University of Tennessee at Martin provides reasonable accommodations (academic adjustments and auxiliary aids) to ensure equal access to educational content and university programs for students with disabilities. Students who are eligible for and who request accommodations through the Disability Services office must provide instructors with a letter of accommodation. The Disability Services office is located in the Student Success Center, 203 Clement Hall, 731.881.7605.

Key Campus Resources for Students:  Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog: (Listing of academic programs, courses, and policies)  Important Dates: (add/drop, payments)  Student Success Center: (Academic support resources)  Student Health and Counseling Services: (Mental and physical health services)  Library: (Access to library resources, databases, course reserves, and services)  Career Services: (Career counseling and resources; Vault job search system)

The instructor reserves the right to revise, alter or amend this syllabus as necessary. Students will be notified in Blackboard/email of any such changes.

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Tentative Course Outline

Here is the tentative list of topics that I plan to cover in this course. This list is subject to change based on class progress and the instructor’s discretion.

Topic Chapter in Text Book

1. Introduction ...... Chapter 1 a. What is horticulture? b. History c. Major subdivisions in horticulture d. Careers in horticulture 2. Botanical Classification, and ...... Chapter 2 a. and classification b. i) Vegetative plant organs ii) and c. Photosynthesis and d. Translocation, absorption and 3. Plant Growth and Development ...... Chapter 3 a. Plant cycles b. Stages of development c. Plant hormones 4. Climate and Plant Growth ...... Chapter 4 a. Climate and seasons b. , precipitation, humidity, light, and c. Microclimates d. Plant zones and heat zones 5. Plant Propagation ...... Chapter 6 a. Propagation by - Seed production and b. Asexual propagation i) Cuttings ii) Divisions iii) Layering iv) Using modified stems (runners, , stolons, , , etc.) v) and budding vi) culture 6. , Fertility and ...... Chapter 6 a. Soil texture and bulk density b. Air and water in the soil c. Cation exchange capacity and pH d. Essential plant e. Fertilizers

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7. Production ...... Chapter 8 a. Warm season vs cool season vegetables b. Planting and maintenance of a vegetable c. Commercial vegetable production d. Common garden vegetables 8. Production ...... Chapters 9 and 10 a. Growing fruits and nuts b. Production of bush and small fruits 9. and Herb ...... Chapter 11 a. Types of garden flowers b. Flower bed styles c. Planting and maintenance 10. Landscape Planning, Installation and Maintenance ...... Chapters 12, 13, and 14 a. Designing the landscape b. Nursery production c. Planting trees and shrubs d. Tree care e. and lawn care 11. Indoor Plants ...... Chapters 15, 16, and 17 a. Indoor environment b. Light requirements c. Potting media, containers, watering d. Plant maintenance e. 12. Plant Diseases and Pests ...... Chapters 7 and 18 a. Plant diseases b. Insect pests c. management d. Other pests

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