Course Number and Title:
AGS 105 Principles of Plant Growth
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: SSC 100 or concurrent
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
2 lecture hours/week
2 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course introduces plant structure and function with practical applications to horticulture, turf, and agricultural plants.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Explain functions of plant organs. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 5, 6; PGC 2, 3)
- Explain typical flower parts and functions. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 5, 6; PGC 2, 3)
- Compare common and botanical names. (CCC 1, 5, 6; PGC 2, 3)
- Explain growth processes in plants. (CCC 1, 2, 5, 6; PGC 2, 3)
- Demonstrate common propagation techniques, including sexual and asexual. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Explain functions of plant organs.
- Record the primary functions of roots, stems, leaves, and fruit.
- Identify the root regions.
- Distinguish among rhizomes, stolons, tubers, bulbs, corms, cladophylls, and tendrils.
- Identify the external forms and parts of leaves along with the typical leaf functions.
- Analyze the parts of a mature dicot seed and monocot seed.
- Explain typical flower parts and functions.
- Identify the parts of a typical flower.
- Explain the features that distinguish monocots from dicots.
- Compare common and botanical names.
- Discuss climatic and related classifications.
- Differentiate between common and botanical names.
- Explain plant identification and nomenclature.
- Explain growth processes in plants.
- Contrast the generalized equation of photosynthesis and respiration.
- Describe what occurs in the light and carbon-fixing reactions of photosynthesis, and identify the principal products of each.
- Identify important naturally occurring plant growth hormones and their functions.
- Demonstrate common propagation techniques, including sexual and asexual.
- Demonstrate proper techniques for propagating a plant by cuttings.
- Explain proper techniques for propagating a plant by seed.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
= |
C |
| 0-69 |
= |
F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
Summative Assessments |
| 20% |
- Quizzes (4-5) (equally weighted)
| 10% |
| 30% |
Formative Assessments |
- Labs (6-7) (equally weighted)
| 20% |
The course will contain various formative assessments including but not limited to: - Assignments
- Activities
- (all assignments are equally weighted)
| 20% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
AGSAASAGS
- Demonstrate professional behaviors that satisfy workplace expectations.
- Demonstrate effective professional communication skills.
- Competently perform common practices and skills within the various aspects of the agriculture industry.
- Demonstrate adherence to ethical, safety and environmental practices related to the agriculture industry.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
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