NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: NATURALISTIC HORTICULTURE
Course prefix, number, and section number: HALT 1372.0300
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): Asynchronous Online
Class meeting location, days, and times: 100% Online
Lab meeting location, days, and times: 100% Online
Semester credit hours: 3 (32 Lecture Hours + 32 Laboratory Hours)
Course description:
An organic approach to plant production, pest management, soil fertility, and plant health. Emphasis on sustainability, xeriscaping and landscaping using native plants as well as creating wildlife landscapes.
Course prerequisites:
None
Recommended course materials:
(Recommended)
Rodale’s Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening
Author: Bradley
Publisher: Rodale Press, Inc.
ISBN: 978-1594869174
(Recommended)
Organic Gardener’s Handbook of Natural Pest & Disease
Author: Bradley
Publisher: Rodale Press, Inc.
ISBN: 978-1605296777
Name of instructor: Ashley Hartman
Office location: Gainesville, AGC 1608
Telephone number: (940) 668-7731 x 4488
E-mail address: ahartman@nctc.edu
Office hours for students: Mondays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Online), Wednesdays, 11-12 p.m., 2-5 p.m. (face to face in office)
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:
Exams (2 @ 100 pts.) 200 pts.
Discussion Forum Posts 100 pts.
Lab Projects 500 pts.
Total Possible Points 800 pts.
Final grade scale:
716-800 points = A
636-715 points = B
556-635 points = C
476-555 points = D
Fewer than 476 points = F
Late work policy:
Late work will not be accepted for any reason. Computer problems are not an excuse for late work. All assignments not turned in by the due date, within the assignment, will be given a zero in the grade book.
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:
- Demonstrate and apply sustainable horticulture techniques and principles.
- Explain the benefits of biodiversity in the garden.
- Produce and maintain healthy soils.
Core Objectives:
WECM Course
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