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Active as of Fall Semester 2010
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Annuals and Perennials
2. Course Prefix & Number:
HORT 1113
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course covers the herbaceous and perennial flowering plants grown in the upper Midwest. Particular attention is placed upon identification of the plant materials and the classification of these plants according to cultural requirements and use characteristics. Students will identify the plants by live samples, pressed samples, and photos. A perennial garden and annual garden will be designed.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
HORT 1113 - Annuals and Perennials
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
HORT 1113 - Annuals and Perennials
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
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Name of Program(s)
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Program Type
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LANDSCAPE TECHNOLOGY
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Diploma
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GREENHOUSE PRODUCTION
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Diploma
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HORTICULTURE
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AAS
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IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Compose outlines of each required textbook. |
| Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
Design Annual, Perennial, and Native flower beds. |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Develop electronic portfolios of all plants presented. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
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Expected Outcome |
MnTC
Goal Area |
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Identify hardy herbaceous biennials |
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Identify hardy herbaceous perennials |
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Identify herbaceous flowering annuals |
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Identify tender herbaceous perennials |
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Describe cultural requirements of selected herbaceous plants |
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Describe maintenance requirements of selected herbaceous plants |
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Design annual and perennial flower beds |
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Present and explain flower bed designs |
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