Horticulture Syllabus

Horticulture Course

Course Title	[COURSE TITLE]
Course Code	[COURSE CODE]
Instructor Name	[YOUR NAME]
Email	[YOUR EMAIL]
Office Hours	[OFFICE HOURS]
Office Location	[OFFICE LOCATION]

1. Course Title and Description

This course provides an introduction to the principles of horticulture, the science and art of cultivating plants, and the use of the cultivated plants for various purposes including beautification of surroundings, production of plants and flowers for sale, or for consumption.

2. Instructor Information

Instructor Name: [YOUR NAME]
Contact: [YOUR EMAIL]

Organization: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]

3. Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Understand the basics of horticulture and its applications
Identify different plant species
Recognize and treat various plant diseases
Understand and apply the principles of landscape design and maintenance
Implement sustainable horticulture practices

4. Course Schedule

Populate the rest of the weeks (enough to complete the course)

Week	Content	Assignments
1	Introduction to Horticulture	Self-Reading
2	Plant Anatomy and Physiology	Read chapters 1-3
3	Propagation Methods	Research and report on a propagation technique of choice
4	Soil Management	Soil analysis exercise
5	Pest and Disease Control	Identify and create a pest management plan for a common horticultural pest
6	Principles of Landscaping	Design a small-scale landscape project
7	Sustainable Horticulture	Presentation on sustainable horticulture practices
8	Review and Assessment	Prepare for midterm exam

5. Required Reading and Materials

The following resources will be fundamental for the coursework:

The Science of Horticulture, 3rd Edition
The Principles of Horticulture, 5th Edition
Handbook of Horticulture
A Guide to Landscape Maintenance
Sustainable Horticulture: Today and Tomorrow

6. Assignments and Assessments

Reflection Papers - Reflective writing on implemented practices
Practical Exams - Test of practices learned during lessons
Class Participation - Active engagement during lessons
Field Work - Application of learned skills and knowledge outside class
Final Exam - Comprehensive test on all topics discussed

7. Course Policy

Respect of Class Time - Punctuality during lessons
Class Participation - Active contribution to discussions
Timely Submission - Adherence to assignment deadlines
Plagiarism - Original work should be submitted, plagiarism is prohibited
Field Practice - Mandatory attendance of field practices

8. Grading Policy

Grades will be distributed in the following manner:

Category	Percentage
Reflection Papers	30%
Practical Exams	30%
Class Participation	10%
Field Work	10%
Final Exam	20%

9. Disclaimer

This syllabus is not rigidly fixed and may undergo alterations based on specific requirements or changes with respect to the progression of the course. Should any modifications be deemed necessary, the instructor will ensure to properly notify and convey the changes made to the students, keeping them abreast of all revisions and updates to the course syllabus.