PSS 138 - Commercial Plant Propagation

Spring 2008

Syllabus

 

 

Instructor:                    Dr. Mark C. Starrett, Hills Science Building, Room 5

                                    Phone:  656-0467.  E-mail:  Mark.Starrett@uvm.edu

 

Technical Assistant:    Morgan Cromwell Rm. 203 Hills Bldg. (Morgan.Cromwell@uvm.edu)

 

Textbook:                    Plant Propagation:  Principles and Practices (7th ed.)

                                    Hartmann, Kester, Davies, and Geneve, Prentice Hall, 2002

 

Format:                        Two 1.25-hour lecture periods per week

                                    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

                                    One 2.25-hour laboratory period per week

                                    Tuesdays or Thursdays, 12:45 PM – 3:15 PM

 

Description:                 In this course, we will explore the principles and practices involved in propagating

                                    herbaceous and woody plants by seeds, division, layering, cuttings, grafting, and

                                    tissue culture/micropropagation.

 

Objectives:                  Each student will:

 

                                    1.)  Become familiar with the principles of plant propagation as it applies

                                    to commercial production

 

                                    2.) Develop practical skills in the art and science of plant propagation

 

Assignments:              Three exams = 60%

                                    Written/oral report = 10%

                                    Laboratory attendance/reports* = 30%

 

*for every day your lab or report is late, you will get a deduction of 10% from the lab grade

 

Grading:

           

A+       =          97 - 100%       A         =          93 - 96%         A-        =          90 - 92%

            B+       =          87 - 89%         B         =          83 - 86%         B-        =          80 - 82%

C+       =          77 - 79%         C         =          73 - 76%         C-        =          70 - 72%

            D+       =          67 - 69%         D         =          63 - 66%         D-        =          60 - 62%

                  F          =          below 60%

 

Academic Policies:

1.)  Missed assignments:

There will be NO make-up assignments given in this class unless you contact me before the assignment is due.  This includes quizzes, exams, and homework.  I am readily available in my office, by telephone, or e-mail!

 

2.)  Academic integrity:

Please familiarize yourself with the UVM Code of Academic Integrity and UVM Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities found on the following website: http://www.uvm.edu/~cses/

Plan to adhere to this code in this course and in all your other courses, activities and actions at UVM.

 

Classroom Code of Conduct:

1.)  Turn off all cellphones prior to the start of class !

2.) Be prompt to class and conduct yourself in a non-disruptive manner during class.