Course Description

The official course description and prerequisites are in the Univ.

Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this class, students should be able to:
1. Classify landscape plants by usage and scientific classification systems.
2. Describe how scientific and common naming systems for plants have been derived and are used.
3. Use a plant key to identify woody plants.
4. Recognize woody plants by their morphological characteristics.

Required Resources
1. Harris, James and Harris, Melinda. Plant Identification Terminology. 2nd ed., Spring Lake
Publishing, 2001. ISBN: 9780964022164.

See the “Required Readings” section in each module in Blackboard Learn for a detailed required
readings list and schedule.

Class Schedule
For the week of…
Sept. 16
Sept. 23 and Sept. 30
Oct. 7
Oct. 14 and Oct. 21
Oct. 28 and Nov. 4
Nov 11. and Nov. 18
You should be working Due Dates
on: Module Title
Plant Classification and Syllabus Quiz (required to
Nomenclature access course), Sept. 21
Introductory Post, Sept. 21
(See Discussions in course - not
evaluated)
Plant Morphology and
Identification
Gymnosperm Morphology Discussion Post #1 (See
Discussions in course), Oct. 8
Gymnosperm and Broad-Leaf
Evergreen Specia Plant List Midterm Exam, Oct. 10
Deciduous Trees
Deciduous Shrubs Discussion Post #2 (See
Discussions in course),Oct. 30
Course Assignment (See
Assignments in course), Nov. 7
Course Review Final Exam Nov. 23

Note: All discussions and assignments are due before 8:00 p.m. CST

Evaluation and Grading Scheme

SYLLABUS QUIZ 0%
DISCUSSION POSTS 5%
MIDTERM EXAM 25%
 COURSE ASSIGNMENT 30%
FINAL EXAM (ONLINE) 40%
Total 100%

Detailed descriptions of assessments will be in the “Evaluations” section in your course site.
Students must complete and pass all assignments and exams to pass the course.
Midterm and Final Exam
Check the Class Schedule for the date of the midterm for this class. T
The midterm for this class will be closed-book. The instructor will provide more detailed information
regarding exam components prior to the exam date. The online exam will be available during a 12-hour
period from 9:00 AM (CST) on the day of the exam until 9:00 PM (CST).
It is very important to note that the exam will only be accessible during a one hour and fifteen-minute
window; once a student accesses the exam content, a count-down timer will automatically commence.
Once the exam has been accessed, students cannot leave the exam portal or navigate to other course
content to look up answers.
The online final exam for this class will be a closed-book and comprehensive exam.
The online final exam will be available during a 24-hour period from 9:00 AM (CST) on the day of the
exam until 9:00 AM (CST) the following day.
Once the exam has been accessed, students cannot leave the exam portal or navigate to other course
content to look up answers. Any student who leaves the exam portal will not be allowed to return to
the exam as students are allowed only one attempt at the exam; ensure that you are adequately
prepared to write the final exam.

Online Exams
Please note that online exams are viewed and treated the same as any other exam. Online exams are
tracked and monitored for irregularities.
Any collusion, collaborating, copying, cheating or any form of academic misconduct is a very serious
offence at the Univ and could result in suspension or expulsion from the university.
Submitting Assignments
You will submit your assignments using a variety of online tools. Instructions will be provided on how to do
this.

Additional Evaluation Information