NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course title:  WOODY PLANTS

Course prefix, number, and section number:  HALT 1331.0400

Semester/Year of course:  FA/2023

Semester start and end dates:  08/28/23 – 12/16/23

Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid):

Class meeting location, days, and times: T 6:00 PM-7:40 PM | Corinth Campus Rm # 357

Lab meeting location, days, and times: T 7:40 PM – 9:20 PM | Corinth Campus Rm # 357

Semester credit hours:  3

Course description:

Study of woody plant materials used in the horticulture industry. Topics include identification, characteristics, adaptation, cultural requirements, pest and disease problems, and use in the landscape.

Course prerequisites:  

None

Required course materials:

- Plants of the Metroplex, Howard Garrett, Univ. of Texas Press,

  ISBN: 978-0292728158

- Best of Texas Landscape Guide, Texas Nursery and Landscape Association, 2nd Ed.

  Order online: www.tnlaonline.org

Optional-

- Easy Gardens for North Central Texas, Huddleston, Steve & Pamela Crawford, 2009. Color

  Garden Publishing, Canton, GA.

  ISBN: 971222088

- Landscape Plants for Texas & Environs, Michael Arnold, 3^rd Ed. Stipes Pub. Co.

  ISBN: 978-1588747468

- Neil Sperry’s Lone Star Gardening, Neil Sperry, Easy Guides

  ISBN: 978-0991620708

Name of instructor:  Joe Feather

Office location:  Corinth 357

Telephone number:  N/A

E-mail address:  jfeather@nctc.edu

Office hours for students:  By appointment

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

List of graded assignments:

Final grade scale:    

630-700 points = A

560-629 points = B

490-559 points = C

420-489 points = D

< 420 points = F

Late work policy:

There is no extra credit available. Your grade will be based on the above graded elements
listed. There are no makeup assignments. If you miss an exam for a documented approved
medical reason you will be allowed to take a make-up exam in its place.

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

COURSE POLICIES

Academic Integrity Policy:

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct
([FLB(LOCAL)]”.  

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
1. Receiving an F on a specific assignment or in the course. 
2. Being reported to the Chair/Dean for disciplinary action. 

Attendance Policy:

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  Attendance in an online course is measured by submitted work. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or
emergencies.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are also excused absences.  The instructor is responsible for judging the validity of any reason given for an absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the
Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Withdrawal Policy:

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is:  NOVEMBER 6, 2023.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify woody plants in various growth stages.
2. Describe morphological, anatomical, or other botanical features.
3. Explain cultural requirements of woody plants.

Core Objectives: WECM Course

COLLEGE POLICIES