HRT 110 - Plant Form & Function

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4

Description: This course is a study of morphology, anatomy, and physiology of higher plants. Emphasis is on plant structure, functions of plant parts, plant processes, plant growth and development, and plant inheritance.

Prerequisite(s): Take RDG 100 with a minimum grade of C.

Course Topics:

Study of the various plant components and biological systems that influence plant behaviors and performance in the landscape and nursery.
Evaluation of plant genetics and report on plant evolution.
Summarization of the biological influences by plants in the environment.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website

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:

Summarize plant taxonomic relationships.
Identify key features in plant morphology.
Explain processes of plant metabolism.
Consider the influence of genetics on plant cultivation.
Research and explain the theory of evolution.

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024