I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Ornamental Trees and Shrubs
2. Course Prefix & Number:
HORT 1103
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
4. Course Description:
This course deals with the identification of trees, shrubs, and vines grown in Minnesota. There will be an emphasis on their culture, care, use and classification.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
HORT 1103 - Ornamental Trees and Shrubs
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
HORT 1103 - Ornamental Trees and Shrubs
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
Written
III. Course Purpose
1. 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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IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Compare site conditions, plant characteristics, incorporate customer preferences and decide what species would best fit a site |
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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describe the common disorders of many ornamental trees, shrubs and vines grown in MN |
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characterize the cultural requirements of many ornamental trees, shrubs and vines grown in MN |
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argue the landscape value of many ornamental trees, shrubs and vines grown in MN |
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compare the maintenance requirements of many ornamental trees, shrubs and vines grown in MN |
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differentiate the taxonomic characteristics of many ornamental trees, shrubs and vines grown in MN |
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V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Plant Taxonomy Of Families and Genera of MN Woody Plants
- Flower and fruit characteristics
- Leaf and bud characteristics
- Bark characteristics
- Heights and widths
2. Cultural Requirements
- Sun/Shade preference
- Soil type preference
- Low/highland preference
- Soil ph
3. Landscape Values
- Specimen/Accent/Massing use
- Support structure for vines
- Shade/Patio trees
- Hedging
4. Disorders of MN Woody Plants
- Insects
- Diseases
- Environmental disorders
5. Maintenance Requirement
- Pruning response and needs
6. Hardiness Classifications
- Differences between species and subspecies
- Related to soil type
7. Cultivars, Varieties, Hybrids of MN Woody Plants pulled from the Mn Nursery and Landscape Association suggested plants
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Plant Taxonomy Of Families and Genera of MN Woody Plants
- Flower and fruit characteristics
- Leaf and bud characteristics
- Bark characteristics
- Heights and widths
2. Cultural Requirements
- Sun/Shade preference
- Soil type preference
- Low/highland preference
- Soil ph
3. Landscape Values
- Specimen/Accent/Massing use
- Support structure for vines
- Shade/Patio trees
- Hedging
4. Disorders of MN Woody Plants
- Insects
- Diseases
- Environmental disorders
5. Maintenance Requirement
- Pruning response and needs
6. Hardiness Classifications
- Differences between species and subspecies
- Related to soil type
7. Cultivars, Varieties, Hybrids of MN Woody Plants pulled from the Mn Nursery and Landscape Association suggested plants