Horticulture In Our Lives

ABAS 3600

 

Professor: Dr. Cliff Ricketts

                      SAG 112 or VA 100

                      Office 898-2430 or 898-2598

                        srickett@mtsu.edu

 

Brief Synopsis:

 

            An introduction of ornamental horticulture covering the topics: landscape design, greenhouse, greenhouse production techniques, plant propagation, floriculture, floral design, interior use of plants, nursery production, and turf management.  However the major portion of the class will deal with raising a spring crop of bedding plants in the greenhouse.

 

Required Text:

 

            Ornamental Horticulture: Science, Operations, and Management by Jack E. Ingles

 

Course requirements:

 

            See Test and Grading

 

Attendance Policy:

           

            Every two unexcused absences will result in a drop of one letter grade. One class is one week.

            Unexcused absences are defined as “class cut” with no reason. However, e-mail me if you have to miss and I may excuse it.

 

Testing and Grading:

           

            Test – 10 (20 points each)    200 points

            Field Trips*                            100 points

            Laboratory**                          100 points

            Final***                                  100 points

            Total                                        500 points

 

Bonus: Power Point Presentation        100 points

 

            A = 440 – 500 points

            B = 439 – 380 points

            C = 320 – 379 points

            D = 260 – 319 points

            F =     0 – 259 points

 

*A paper maybe submitted for each trip missed.

 

**Everybody is expected to spend 4 hours in sales and 4 hours in Greenhouse Management (watering and chemical application) outside of class.  If this is not possible, this class should be dropped. Any student slipping off early before class is dismissed or excused will result in a drop of grade.

 

 ***The final will consist of a paper on growing Greenhouse Bedding Plants. The paper will consist of the following:

*      Budget projected income & expenses

*      Plants to use

*      Sources of plants, seeds, materials

*      Growth Schedule

*      Management techniques: watering, temperatures, pest and disease control, lighting, soil media, etc.

 

 

Special Requirements:

 

            Students are requested to refrain from activity during the class period, which may disrupt the attention of the class as a whole.  Please refrain from manipulation of the windows and blinds. Specific examples of disruptive activities would include: individual conversations, eating, drinking, and using tobacco in any form.  Individuals who persistently disrupt the class will be asked to leave.

 

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            If you have a disability that may require assistance or accommodation, or you have questions related to any accommodations for testing, note takers, readers, etc., please speak with me as soon as possible. Students may also contact the Office of Disabled Student Services (898 – 2783) with questions about such services.