NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course title:  HORTICULTURE HYBRID

Course prefix, number, and section number:  HORT 1401, Section 390

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): Hybrid

Class meeting location, days, and times: 100% Asynchronous Online

Lab meeting location, days, and times: Room 1604, Wednesdays, 12-1:50 p.m.

Semester credit hours:  4 (48 Lecture Hours + 32 Laboratory Hours)

Semester credit hours:  4 (48 Lecture Hours + 32 Laboratory Hours)

Course description:

Structure, growth, and development of horticultural plants. Examination of environmental effects, basic principles of reproduction, production methods ranging from outdoor to controlled climates, nutrition, and pest management.

Course prerequisites:  

None

Required course materials:

No textbook required.

Name of instructor:  Ashley Hartman

Office location: Gainesville, AGC 1608

Telephone number: (940) 668-7731 x4488

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 (4@100pts.)                 400 points

Quizzes (12@10pts.)               120 points

Lab Projects                             300 points

Total Possible Points               820 points

Final grade scale: 

A = 733.9-820 points
B = 651.9-733.8 points
C = 569.9-651.8 points
D = 491.18-569.8 points
F = Fewer than 491.18 points

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:

1. Identify the various horticultural industries and their roles in our society.
2. Investigate methods of environmental manipulation (i.e. greenhouse controls, frost management methods, hot caps).
3. Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific and horticultural tools to collect and analyze data and demonstrate methods.
4. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions.
5. Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations.
6. Describe the fundamentals of plant science.
7. Assess the interactions of soils, water, and fertility in plant science.
8. Contrast the methods of plant reproduction and propagation.
9. Explain the impacts of production methods and technologies on plant science.
10. Contrast methods of pest management in plant science.

Core Objectives:

1. Critical Thinking, Aspect 3: “Students will analyze information effectively.”
2. Critical Thinking, Aspect 4: “Students will evaluate information effectively.”
3. Critical Thinking, Aspect 5: “Students will synthesize information effectively.”
4.  Communication, Aspect 1: “Students will demonstrate effective development, interpretation, and expression of ideas through written communication.”
5. Communication, Aspect 3: “Students will demonstrate effective development, interpretation, and expressions of ideas through visual communication.”
6. Empirical and Quantitative Skills, Aspect 1:  “Students will demonstrate effective manipulation of numerical data or observable facts.”
7. Empirical and Quantitative Skills, Aspect 2:  “Students will demonstrate effective analysis of numerical data or observable facts.”
8. Empirical and Quantitative Skills, Aspect 3:  “Students will demonstrate effective manipulation of numerical data or observable facts to reach informed conclusions.”
9. Teamwork:  “Students will demonstrate the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.”

COLLEGE POLICIES