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    Horticulture-Botany Syllabus 2016-2017

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    This syllabus outlines the course information, materials, rules, and objectives for a year-long horticulture/botany class taught at Bernalillo High School. The course will cover topics such as plant anatomy, taxonomy, environmental impacts, careers, and growing various horticultural crops. Students will be evaluated based on participation, semester exams, and a final exam to receive a letter grade for the course.

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    This syllabus outlines the course information, materials, rules, and objectives for a year-long horticulture/botany class taught at Bernalillo High School. The course will cover topics such as plant anatomy, taxonomy, environmental impacts, careers, and growing various horticultural crops. Students will be evaluated based on participation, semester exams, and a final exam to receive a letter grade for the course.

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    Horticulture/Botany

    Syllabus
    Instructor Information
    Instructor: Amanda Jaramillo
    Phone: 505-404-5199
    E-mail: amjaramillo@bps.k12.nm.us
    Location: Bernalillo High School Room 401
    Course Information
    Grade Level: 9-12

    Course Meets: Monday-Friday

    Available Credit: 1 elective credit toward graduation requirements


    Course Duration: Year long

    Pre-Requisites: Introduction to Agriculture

    Course Description: The focus of this course is the study of plant (botany). Specific topics include photosynthesis
    and respiration, analysis of the difference of plant and animal cell structure, genetics, taxonomy, and classification.
    Also included are topics covering entomology, soil chemistry, and plant diseases; virus and bacteria life cycles and
    effects on plant growth. Focus is on horticulture crops including greenhouses, landscape, and floral plants.
    Materials:
    Writing utensil (pencils for shop and homework assignments; blue or black pen for note taking and class
    activities)
    Three-Ring binder
    Loose-leaf paper
    Dividers
    $20 dollar mandatory class fee (This will pay for membership into FFA and classroom supplies). If there
    isnt a way to pay this fee, students will be responsible for fundraising the amount needed to pay.
    Rules and Expectations:
    Come to class prepared! The student is required to bring a writing utensil to class every day.
    Please be respectful to other in the class that includes the instructor, fellow classmates, and others that
    may enter our class. Also be respectful to the property in the classroom, refrain from writing on the
    tables, posters, or boards.
    No side bar conversations. We have a job to do and dont need the added distractions.
    Participate in all discussion and activities we have in class.
    Please no electronics in the classroom, this includes: cell phones, IPods/Mp3, or tablets
    HAVE FUN!!! This class is supposed to be fun, follow these rules and we will have a blast!!

    Websites/Sources

    National FFA Website www.ffa.org

    The Agriculture Experience Tracker www.theaet.com

    New Mexico FFA www.nmffa.org

    Bernalillo FFA Webpage www.bernalilloffa.weebly.com

    Objectives of Horticulture and Botany


    All lessons can be found on www.nmffa.org. Click on the teachers link, then click on CAERT Curriculum,
    the password is nmaged, from there click on plant and soil systems and then on Horticulture and
    Botany. There you will find PowerPoint that were covered in class, the lesson plans that I am following,
    along with a practice test. The list below is all the subjects that we will cover in Horticulture.
    Understanding Horticulture
    Understanding Environmental Impacts of Horticulture
    Explaining Career Opportunities in Horticulture
    Understanding Root Anatomy
    Understanding Stem Anatomy
    Determining the Importance of the Horticulture Industry
    Practicing Horticulture Safety
    Classifying Ornamental Plants
    Determining the Kinds of Pesticides
    Using Pesticides Safely
    Understanding Growing Media Components
    Supplying Nutrients to Floriculture Crops
    Classifying and Naming Plants
    Examining Flowers and Fruits
    Identifying Plant Types and Uses
    Using Crossbreeding and Hybrids
    Understanding Plant Life Cycles
    Examining Photosynthesis
    Understanding Respiration
    Determining Nutrient Functions and Utilization
    Identifying the Differences Between Plants and Animals
    Determining the Nature of Soil
    Understanding Soil Formation
    Managing Plant Pests
    Growing Poinsettias
    Growing Potted Perennials
    Understanding Nursery Production Facilities
    Producing Nursery Crops
    Packaging Nursery Crops
    Managing the Nursery Business
    Growing Potted Chrysanthemums
    Growing Minor Potted Flowering Crops
    Forcing Easter Lilies
    Growing and Forcing Bulbs, Corms and Tubers

    Growing Foliage Plants


    Growing Bedding Plants

    Participation
    *Daily Participation Points will be issued when the students are engaged in a lab or classroom. Ten points per day will be the
    maximum each student will be able to earn. The following is a guideline that the Instructor will use for evaluation and granting of
    points to each student.

    Points Earned Degree of Participation


    10 -Student worked diligently/took part in the activity to best of his or her ability for the duration of the class period. The student
    also followed all outlined safety procedures, assisted in clean up at the conclusion of the activity, and waited for dismissal from
    the instructor.
    5 -Student worked diligently/took part in the activity to the best of his or her ability for the duration of the class period. However,
    he or she did not deem it necessary to assist their classmates in clean up at the conclusion of the class period and/or await
    dismissal from their instructor. (Examples include: wearing safety glasses, proper storage of shop and lab equipment, etc.)
    0 -Student worked diligently/took part in the activity to best of his or her ability for the duration of the class period. However, he
    or she did not deem it necessary to follow all of the outlined safety procedures throughout the activity. (Examples include:
    repetitively reminded about wearing safety glasses, proper use of power tools, shop and lab equipment, shop procedures,
    horseplay, etc.)

    Student Evaluation and Classification


    The grading system shall be:
    A- Superior (100 90)
    B- Above Average (89 80)
    C- Average (79 70)
    D- Below Average (69 60)
    F- Failing (59 and below).

    Grade Scale
    Semester 1: 40%
    Semester 2: 40%
    Final: 20%

    Please sign the below. This tells me that you read the syllabus and understand
    what is expected of your child. Filled out bottom must be turned in NO LATER than
    August 19th.
    ______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Childs Name _____________________________________________


    Parents Name____________________________________________
    Occupation: ______________________________________
    Best number to contact you at:_______________________________

    Signature:_______________________________________________________ Date:______________________

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