HORT 100 - Introduction to Plant Sciences

(NSLD, GEEL)

This course explores the many facets of plant science and provides students with a strong foundation in the basics of botany and horticulture. Included topics are plant anatomy, morphology, physiology, classification, genetics, and the importance of plants to society. Students will apply learned fundamentals of plant propagation and nutrition during laboratory investigations. Field trips may be required. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101/ENGL 011. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory one hour discussion/recitation each week.

4 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Explain basic anatomical components with respect to mineral uptake, conduction, transpiration and photosynthesis.
Recognize plant morphological features for plant identification.
Propagate plant materials using various sexual and asexual propagation methods.
Recognize the effects of temperature, light intensity and light quality on growth and development.
Diagnose common macro- and micro-nutrient deficiencies and how to correct them.
Describe the function and applications of plant hormones and common growth regulators.
Describe the fundamentals of plant genetics and breeding.
Explain current trends in biotechnology of horticulture crops.

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