MCCCD Program Description

Horticulture

Course: GCO131

First Term: 1999 Fall

Lecture 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 2 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Identification and classification of common plants in the Southwest. Study of basic plant structure, growth processes, reproduction and environmental influences on plant growth processes

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the ways that plants can be classified. (I) 2. Explain the structural parts and essential functions of the plant parts (II) 3. Explain and demonstrate the processes of photosynthesis, respiration, metabolism, and translocation and storage in plant growth. (III) 4. Describe the sexual and vegetative reproduction of plants. (IV) 5. Demonstrate environmental influences on plant growth. (V) 6. Describe plants common to the Southwest. (VI) 7. Classify common plants found in the Southwest according to growth habits, structural form, use, and botanical relationship. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Plant Classification A. Binomial classification B. Horticultural and agronomic classification II. Plant Structure and Functions A. Roots B. Stems C. Leaves D. Buds E. Flowers F. Seeds III. Plant Growth and Development A. Photosynthesis B. Respiration 1. Photo 2. Cellular C. Metabolism D. Translocation and storage IV. Plant Reproduction A. Sexual B. Vegetative V. Environmental Inter-relationships A. Soil analysis B. Water management C. Climatic influences D. Biological competition VI. Plants Common to Southwest A. Classification B. Structure and functions C. Growth and development D. Manner of reproduction E. Relationship with the environment

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/25/1999

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