AGR 200 - Edible Landscape Plants

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: 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 100 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 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 most commonly used woody and herbaceous plants for edible, medicinal and ornamentals use.
Recall scientific names when needed to identify plant material.
Summarize particular characteristics of plants that are important to their use in Sustainable agriculture production, medicinal functions and ornamental landscaping.
Generalize cultural problems associated wth herbaceous and woody ornamental plants used in Sustainable agriculture production, medicial functions and ornamental landscaping.

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024