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May 16, 2024
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Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HORT 125 Plant ID Winter4 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.
Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or placement into MATH 087 or higher) and ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher)
Course Outcomes
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
Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:
- be prepared for Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association Certified Professional Horticulturists exams
- demonstrate professional knowledge of horticultural skills
Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of information literacy.
Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40
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