Horticulture
101 Concepts of Horticultural Science – Fall 2009
Introduction
to the many facets of horticulture in Texas and the United States including
organization, history and nature of the industry, discussion of professional
development and identification of career opportunities. 1 credit.
Friday, Room 102, HFSB, 11:30 A.M.-12:20
P.M.
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Dr.
J. Creighton Miller, Jr., Course Coordinator Office: 516
HFSB Phone: Office: 979/845-3828 or Home: 979/690-6035 E-mail: jcmillerjr@tamu.edu Office Hours: 15 minutes pre- or post- class and /or by appointment |
Dr. Ndambe Nzaramba (Co-Cordinator) Office: 517
HFSB Phone: 979/845-0135 E-mail: mnzaramba@tamu.edu |
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DATE
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FEATURE
TOPIC |
SPEAKER |
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Sept. 4 |
Orientation |
J.C. Miller, Jr. |
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Sept. 11 |
Goal Setting and Your Resume |
J.C. Miller, Jr. |
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Sept. 18
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Department
Student Organizations, ScholarshipsStudent Orientation, Internships,
Career Opportunities
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J.C. Miller,
Jr./S. Duray/ Leo Lombardini/
Club Representatives |
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Sept. 25
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Texas Agriculture and Departmental
Overview |
J.C. Miller, Jr. |
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Oct. 2
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Creating your ePortfolio |
R.D. Lineberger |
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Oct. 9
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The Floriculture Industry |
T. Starman |
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Oct. 16
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Floristry and the Florist Business |
L. Whittlesey |
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Oct. 23
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Landscape and the Landscape Industry |
Casey Krueger |
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Oct. 30 |
The Nursery Industry
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Nov. 6 |
Biotechnology and the Vegetable
Industry
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M. N. Nzaramba |
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Nov. 13 |
Pomology and the Fruit Industry |
G.R. McEachern |
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Nov. 20 |
Sociohorticulture |
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Nov. 27
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Dec. 3 |
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Final Exam
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Course Format - Pertinent Points
- Friday
11:30, every week, except on Thanksgiving holiday
- Attendance required - if you must miss, make
arrangements
- No
required text and little outside work
- 10 minute quiz at beginning of each hour
- Each
speaker talks for about 40 minutes
- You
will be asked to prepare a resume (Due September 25)
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Review Session - 7:00 P.M., Room 102 HFSB, December 3, 2009
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Final Exam - 11:30 A.M., Room 102 HFSB, December 4, 2009
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Grading: |
12 quizzes=>10
points each |
=> 120 points |
A
=> 90%-100% |
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Resume |
=> 20 points |
B => 80%-89% |
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Final |
=> 40 points |
C
=> 70%-79% |
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Total |
=> 180 points |
D
=> 60%-69% |
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No quizzes will be dropped and no more
than two can be made up without a 20% loss of points, unless absences are
officially excused
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No quizzes can be made up after the start
of the review for the final exam
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Questions
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requiring an accommodation, please contact the Department of Student Life for
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integrity. Therefore, it is the
responsibility of students and faculty members to help maintain scholastic
integrity at the University by refusing to participate in or tolerate scholastic
dishonesty. In this course, it is
permissible to discuss homework assignments and solutions. It is not permissible to copy
homework solutions (including computer programs) from another student. It is not permissible to discuss
any aspect of any test or examination until all students have completed
the exam. The penalties for
violating this policy will range from a ZERO on the assignment or test to an F
in the course.