HRT 255 - Urban Tree Care

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course is a study of selection, installation and maintenance of trees in the urban landscape. Emphasis will be placed on industry standards and municipality requirements. Topics also covered are basic tree anatomy and proper tree pruning and health management.

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

Course Topics:

Tree anatomy and structure.
Proper tree installation, pruning and management.
Tree examination for urban settings and municipality regulations.

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:

Identify basic tree anatomy parts and their functions.
Recommend proper establishment procedures for urban trees.
Develop expertise in plant selection for the urban landscape.
Describe preservation and management techniques for urban sites.
Perform a presentation about tree evaluations with recommendations.

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024