Catalog 2016-2017 
    
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Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HORT 125 Plant ID Winter

4 credits
Plant ID Winter/ HORT 125 consists of the identification of deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs, vines and ground covers used in landscapes throughout the Pacific Northwest. Perennials are also covered. Key identification characteristics, culture, and landscape usage is emphasized.

Quarters Offered: Winter

Global Outcome(s)
This course teaches to the global outcome of Information Literacy.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Identify plants common to Pacific Northwest landscapes
  • Name blooming time (within two months) and color for each plant
  • Describe the unique characteristics and points of interest of each plant studied
  • Given the situation, select proper landscape usage of plants
  • Note specific plant tendencies towards disease, insects, or their problems
  • Prune plants to enhance natural habitat
  • Find and evaluate different online and print resources available to identify plants and information about their culture and use