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HORT-1401-001 Horticulture
Structure, growth, and development of horticultural plants. Examination of environmental effects, basic principles of reproduction, production methods ranging from outdoor to controlled climates, nutrition, and pest management.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(4 hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)
On Campus Course
Recommended
"Introduction to Horticultural Science" 2nd Edition
Author: Richard N. Arteca
ISBN-13: 978-1-111-31279-4
Lab notebook, bound
3 Ring binder, 2 inch
STUDENT PERFORMANCE, COMPETENCIES AND OBJECTIVES: After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department.
HORT 1401 Horticulture (Lecture)
Structure, growth, and development of horticultural plants. Examination of environmental effects, basic
principles of reproduction, production methods ranging from outdoor to controlled climates, nutrition, and pest
management
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Identify the various horticultural industries and their roles in our society.
Describe the fundamentals of plant science.
Assess the interactions of soils, water, and fertility in plant science.
Contrast the methods of plant reproduction and propagation.
Explain the impacts of production methods and technologies on plant science.
Contrast methods of pest management in plant science.
Investigate methods of environmental manipulation (e.g. greenhouse controls, frost management methods).
HORT 1401 (Lab)
This laboratory-based course accompanies HORT 1401. Laboratory activities will reinforce the structure, growth, and development of horticultural plants. Examination of environmental effects, basic principles of reproduction, production methods ranging from outdoor to controlled climates, nutrition, and pest management.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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STUDENT BEHAVIOR:
Students will be respectful of other students and the instructor. This includes email, text, and other communications for the class.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE: If a student is having a problem with the course policies or the instructor, he or she should first try and resolve any such problems with the instructor. If the problem is not resolved the student may proceed to the Department Chairman, Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the College President, IN THAT ORDER.
SAFETY: "Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are stored in SCIE 110. A link to the online MSDS Sheets is in the Introduction Folder in the online class
For any emergency contact Campus Police 371-5911
WITHDRAW: A grade of "W" will be given for drops or withdraws on or before the published official withdraw date. You may not drop or withdraw after that date (Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021).
FINAL GRADE CHANGES: The final grade turned into the registrar office will not be changed unless approved by full time biology faculty committee. Request must be submitted in writing.
TECHNOLOGY POLICY: You may use laptops or tablets in this class to consult online readings or to take notes. However, any other use of these devices and the use of cell phones is strictly prohibited. Place your phone on mute before you come to class. Violating this policy will negatively impact your participation grade.
EMAIL INSTRUCTOR POLICY: If you would like to email the instructor, please follow the guidelines in the link below.
A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = 59 or below
Lecture exams 40%
Lab assignments/practical 25%
Lecture assignments/quizzes/attendance 10%
Final exam 25%
You need to schedule an appointment to take your exam. Please click on the link below to go to the Science Testing Center website. Click on "Make an appointment" to schedule your exam.
STC Contract for Success
_______I fully understand that if I cheat, or attempt to cheat on any test I will receive an automatic “F” in the course. This grade will go on my permanent transcript and cannot be removed. Cheating includes but is not limited to: the illegal use of books, notes, copying or photographing any test material, leaving the Science Testing Center with a test, and the use of any electronic devices such as unapproved calculators, cell phones, smart watches, laptops, tablets, etc. Cheating also includes helping or attempting to help other students cheat or gain an advantage on a test either inside or outside the testing center by sharing of information from the test.
_______Please Note: Cell phones or any other “SMART” devises are NOT allowed in the testing room at any time for any reason. If we see any unapproved electronic devises out AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, while in the testing room, your test WILL be taken up immediately and may result in an “F” for the course.
_______I understand all testing will be done outside of the class time, except for the final exam.
_______I understand if I score below a 70 on any exam, I must complete a mandatory tutoring session with my instructor or the Science Enrichment Center before requesting the next exam (excluding the Final Exams week). I also understand that I must present a completed Record of Tutoring form to the Science Testing Center staff when requesting my next exam.
Science Testing Center RULES
I have read and understand all of the above rules and requirements. Any violation of any of the above outlined rules or requirements will result in an immediate seizure of my test by the Science Testing Center staff, which may result in further disciplinary actions and possible “F” for the course.
Course and Section #:_________________________ Instructor Name _________________________ Semester ___________________________ Phone Number _____________________
Signature: _________________________________ Print Name:_________________________________ Student ID Number ____________________ Email _______________________________________
Please fill out the Google Form below:
Scan the QR Code below to take you to the link above. This is the Contact Info Form.
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement, therefore it is the responsibility of the student to attend each class and complete all assignments.
If you stop doing class assignments and exams and do not officially drop the course you will receive an “F” for the course. You must contact your instructor to start the drop procedure prior to the official drop date. Texas law now mandates that students may only drop or withdraw 6 classes in their entire college career, which excludes drops prior to census date.
There will be a grade given for attendance.
Week |
Tentative Timeline Topic |
Assignment Due |
Week 1 |
Lecture: Plant definition & classification, course learning outcomes (Chapters 1 & 5) Lab: No labs week 1 |
1) Contact Info 2) Exit ticket 1 |
Week 2 |
Lecture: Agriculture (Chapters 2 & 3) Lab: Tour greenhouse & Pesticide video |
1) Exit ticket 2 |
Week 3 |
Lecture: Horticulture and the Environment (Chapter 4) Lab: Soil- plant seeds |
1) Exit ticket 3 |
Week 4 |
Lecture: Plant Propagation (Chapter 6) Lab: Mars Plants |
1) Lab Book Check 1 2) Exit ticket 4 |
Week 5 |
Lecture: Soils (Chapter 7) Lab: Asexual Propagation/ Amend Martian Soil |
1) Exit ticket 5 2) Asexual Lab |
Week 6 |
Lecture: Follow up- Media, Nutrients, and Fertilizers (Chapter 7) Lab: Soil Texture by Feel/ Plant using amended Martian Soil |
1) Exit ticket 6 2) Exam 1 3)Soil texture by feel Lab |
Week 7 |
Lecture: Plants and Their Environment (Chapter 8) Lab: Fertilizer Effect on Plant Growth/ Mars Fertilizer |
1) Exit ticket 7 |
Week 8 |
Lecture: Plant Growth Regulators (Chapter 9) Lab: CO2- Global Warming |
1) Exit ticket 8
|
Week 9 |
Fall Break |
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Week 10 |
Lecture: Pest Management (Chapter 11) Lab: Your Lab (student-developed) |
1) Exit ticket 9 2) Lab Book Check #2
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Week 11 |
Lecture: Plant Biotech & GMO's (Chapter 12) Lab: Plant Growth Regulators |
1) Exit ticket 10 2) Fertilizer Lab Write-up |
Week 12 |
Lecture: Site Selection for Hort Operations, Greenhouses (Chapters 13 & 14) Lab: Recover from the season change |
1) Exit Ticket 11 2) Exam 2 |
Week 13 |
Lecture: Crops in Greenhouse (Chapter 15) Lab: Increase Biomass |
1) Exit Ticket 12 2) Lab Book Check 3
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Week 14 |
Lecture: Nursery Crops (Chapter 16) No class Thursday (Thanksgiving) Lab: Disaster strikes |
1) Exit ticket 13 |
Week 15 |
Lecture: Wrap-up/ review Lab: Wrap-up in Greenhouse |
1) Your Lab Presentation- What did you answer? What did you learn? 2) Your Lab Write-up 3) Exam 3 4) Final Lab Book Check 5) Exit ticket 14 |
Week 16 |
Final |
1) Final in class |
08/19/21 1:43 PM
10/26/21 11:25 AM