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 046 (or equivalent placement score for ENGL 093 or higher) and ABED 040 (or equivalent placement score for MATH 087 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

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of critical thinking.

Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 40 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20