HORT 301 Course Outline

About the Course:

Horticultural Techniques (Credit 3)

Identification, propagation, soil management, fertilization, growth control and protection of common garden plants: indoor ornamentals, landscape ornamentals, fruits and vegetables; special topics include home landscaping, container gardens, bonsai, herbs and medicinal plants and hobby greenhouse management. The effects of organic and non-organic practices on the garden eco-system.

Grading Policy:

A = 900-1000	EXAM I = 250 Points
B = 800-899	EXAM II = 250 Points
C = 700-799	EXAM III = 250 Points
D = 600-699	EXAM IV = 250 Points
F = <600	NOTE: Bonus points may be earned
	through extracurricular projects at various
	times throughout the semester.
	Students can earn up to 100 bonus
	points. These are added to the
	possible1,000 points of the exams.

Contact Information:

INSTRUCTOR:	Joe Novak; j-novak@tamu.edu
OFFICE LOCATION:	HFSB Rm 212 (also look in Rm 114 or 110)
OFFICE PHONE:	845-3915
OFFICE HOURS:	MTWR 10:30AM-12:00PM (call in advance if possible)
SECRETARY:	Olga Nimtz (Rm 104) 845-5343
HOME PHONE:	846-8351