HORT 204 Plant Materials
Plant Materials offers opportunities to study herbaceous and woody plants used for food, timber, drugs and ornamental landscapes both indoors and out. Students will research over 75 plants in depth to understand their identity, history and potential use in the landscape for different situations. Plant categories include native, indoor, medicinal, bedding, timber, nursery stock, and produce. This course will not be offered after the 2021-2022 Academic Year.
HORT 204Plant Materials
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
Plant Materials offers opportunities to study herbaceous and woody plants used for food, timber, drugs and ornamental landscapes both indoors and out. Students will research over 75 plants in depth to understand their identity, history and potential use in the landscape for different situations. Plant categories include native, indoor, medicinal, bedding, timber, nursery stock, and produce. This course will not be offered after the 2021-2022 Academic Year.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Identify 75 woody and herbaceous plants common to Idaho.
- Identify and explain parts of plants used for naming and identification.
- Recommend appropriate plant species for different unique landscape situations.
- Explain value and purpose of plant choices within a landscape.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Plant research and presentations
Plant identification
Plant anatomy and physiology
Bedding design
VI. Delivery Methodologies