HORT 111 Botany

5 credits

This course introduces how plants grow, how they are structured internally, and how their parts function. Emphasis is placed on the application of plant growth principles to our environment and plant diversity.

Prerequisites: ABED 46 (or equivalent placement score for ENGL 93 or higher) and ABED 40 (or equivalent placement score for MATH 87 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

List the components of a cell and its role
Describe how plant tissues and systems function
Apply the processes of photosynthesis and respiration
Chart the movement of water and nutrients throughout the plant
Identify above and below ground plant anatomy
Analyze plant responses to environmental stimuli

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

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20