Horticulture
First Semester, 2013-2014
Instructor Information
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PCC Course:
Alison Prehn
Bachelors Degree: Environmental Horticulture and Urban Forestry
University of California, Davis
Masters Degree: Horticultural Science
North Carolina State University
Masters Degree: Teaching
Concordia University, Portland
Room B53
(503) 366-7453
alisonp@sthelens.k12.or.us
http://www.sthelens.k12.or.us/17412083017594410/site/default.asp
12pm-4pm, Mon-Fri, or by appointment
LAT 106—Basic Horticulture; CRN 40017; 4 credits
Course Description
This class is designed for students who are interested in the natural/environmental sciences or who simply would
like to develop a green thumb! Students will learn a wide variety of topics about identifying and growing plants
including: basic plant identification, anatomy, and classification as well as propagation, irrigation, pruning, and
diseases. Students will spend some of their time growing Oregon native plants to supply the Columbia County
Soil and Water Conservation District with material for community restoration efforts. Material is presented by
lecture, visual aids and hands-on laboratory experience.
Course Objectives
Oregon Common Core State Standards
http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/teachlearn/commoncore/scitech-11-12.pdf
 11-12.WHST.9
 11-12. RST.4
 11-12. RST.3
 11-12. RST.7
Next Generation Science Standards
http://www.nextgenscience.org/next-generation-science-standards
 HS-LS1-2
 HS-LS1-5
 HS-LS2-7
Oregon State Career and Technical Education Standards:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/real/standards/sbd.aspx
 CS.HS.04
 CS.EF.01
 CS.HS.06
 CS.EF.07
 CS.TW.01
 CS.CD.02
Course Outline (very tentative)
Introduction
 What is Horticulture?
Careers
 Exploration of job opportunities in the
field.
Greenhouses
 How they work
 Set-up of high school greenhouse
Plant Identification
 Popular landscape plants
 Oregon Native plants
Anatomy and Classification
 Kingdom Plantae characteristics
 Plant parts
 Major plant families
Plant Growth
 Irrigation
 Pruning
 Light requirements and photosynthesis
 Soil
 Fertilization
Propagation
 Seeds
 Cuttings
 Repotting
Landscaping
 Principles
 Implementation
Grading
Grading Scale: 90-100% = A, 80-89% = B, 70-79% = C, 60-69% = D, <60% = F
Grading categories: Practice (40%) and Final Assessments (60%)
Absent and Late Work Policy
Absences
 Students have as many days to make up work as he or she was absent (one day absent = work due one day
after due date).
 Handouts can be found in the file just inside the front door of the classroom, in the folder for the day it was
handed out, and on my website.
 Students should always ask the teacher about what went on in class the day he or she was absent. This can
only be done before or after school, and not during class time.
 Make-up tests can only be taken after school or during lunch and only when pre-arranged with the teacher.
Late Work
Late work is accepted for up until the point it is graded and returned to the class as a whole. At that point it can
no longer be submitted for credit.
Course Materials
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Paper and writing utensil.
Large index cards for plant flash cards
Packing tape or clear contact paper for plant flash cards
Calculator (optional)
Strategies for Successful Students
Successful students will…
 Come to class each day with required materials (writing utensil and paper).
 Take notes and save those notes in their notebook for later studying.
 Make plant flash cards.
 Participate fully in all activities.
 Take tests within a week of them being offered to ensure the information is most fresh in their minds.
 Use class time wisely and do work when assigned because even though it is accepted late, late work does
little to further a students’ understanding if it is turned in after a test or quiz.
 Utilize academic pride periods by asking questions about things they do not understand.
 Study for all quizzes and tests by using their own learned techniques as well as those suggested by the
teacher.
Classroom Conduct and Expectations
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Students will treat others with respect.
Materials will be treated with utmost care and returned to their proper place at the end of each period.
Students must show up on time, prepared, and be ready to go by the time the bell rings.
Students will not leave class without the teacher’s permission.
Packing up or standing up before being dismissed is not permitted.
Bathroom use is limited.
Cell phone use is not permitted. Music devices are not permitted except in testing situations.
Portland Community College (PCC) Information:
This course can be taken as a duel credit course, meaning students can receive high school and college credit at
the same time. For more information go to: www.pcc.edu/dualcredit
Course: LAT 106—Basic Horticulture; CRN 40017; 4 credits
Fee: Free!
Registration: www.pcc.edu/prepare/head-start/dual-credit/calendar.html
 Application to be a PCC student: September 4-November 23
 Winter Course Registration Window: November 26-December 21
 Last day to Drop winter term classes: December 7
 Last day to Withdraw with a W mark and last day to change grade option: December 28
Grading: You have a choice between receiving traditional letter grades (A-F) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP).
*The Instructor reserves the right to modify course content and/or substitute assignments and learning activities in response
to institutional, weather, or class situations.
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Learn how to classify and identify popular landscape plants and Oregon native plants.
Identify key plant needs—including water, nutrients, pruning, and pest control--which result in the
successful growing of all types of plants.
Understand how to propagate plants using several methods.
Appreciate restoration efforts taking place in Columbia County and our contributions to those efforts.
Learn about the various careers available in horticulture, especially in Oregon.
Grow an appreciation for all types of plants.