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AGR 200 - Edible Landscape Plants


Class: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a study of woody trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants with edible or medicinal properties and landscape uses. Emphasis will be give on fruit and nut bearing plants as well as herbaceous plants used in landscaping. 

Prerequisite(s): Take RDG 032  with a minimum grade of “C”. 
Course Topics:
This course will cover herbaceous and woody plants that have edible and medicinal uses in the sustainable agriculture industry. 
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
None
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
 


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Identify most commonly used woody and herbaceous plants for edible, medicinal and ornamentals use.
  2. Recall scientific names when needed to identify plant material. 
  3. Summarize particular characteristics of plants that are important to their use in Sustainable agriculture production, medicinal functions and ornamental landscaping.
  4. Generalize cultural problems associated wth herbaceous and woody ornamental plants used in Sustainable agriculture production, medicial functions and ornamental landscaping. 

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If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021