Department of Horticultural Sciences

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HORT 225, Horticulture Learning Community

Fall Semester, 2008
Class Meetings: Wednesday, 5:30 – 6:20 pm
Class Location: Horticulture/Forest Science Building, Room 105

Course Description:
HORT 225 is designed to assist the entering horticulture major to achieve a smooth transition from the highly-structured comprehensive educational system of public secondary education to the less structured, highly-focused curriculum leading to a degree in horticultural science or floriculture. The course format is a learning community because you will learn both individually and collectively, and you will share experiences that add richness to the learning experience for all. Course topics will include an introduction to the size and scope of horticulture and tools for developing the personal characteristics required for success at TAMU and in your profession. Skills for communicating professionally through a variety of written documents and oral presentations will be practiced.

Prerequisites: A major in horticulture (BA or BS program) or floriculture

Field Trip: Gallery of photos of the class field trip to the Antique Rose Emporium, Bluebell Creamery, and the Poinsettia Festival. Students interested in getting high resolution images (6 megapixel, suitable for prints) can contact Dr. Dan via email. I KNOW Amanda will want at least one!
Expected Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to find, analyze and interpret information about the field of horticulture.
  • Students will write a series of documents in a style consistent with that of a professional horticulturist.
  • Students will research, summarize, prepare and deliver compelling oral presentations on assigned topics related to their career interest.

    • Instructor Information: Name: R. Daniel Lineberger
    Telephone: 845-5278
    EMAIL: dan-lineberger@tamu.edu
    Office Hours: Open door policy or by appointment
    Office Location: 205/507 HFSB

    Resource Materials: No assigned text. Materials will be distributed and/or downloaded from the course Web site as needed.
    Download PDF version of syllabus