A continuation of Plants of the South/Plant Communities. Native
and introduced species, including trees, shrubs, grasses,
herbaceous annual, and perennial plants.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students: Research, writing, and presentation to the class on a directed
topic. Graduate students will present case study research on
exemplary planting design and relevant application with Plants
of Georgia.
Athena Title
Plants for Temperate Landscape
Undergraduate Prerequisite
LAND 3410
Graduate Prerequisite
LAND 6320
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students should be able to identify both the common and botanical names of approximately 200 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants on weekly quizzes, and midterm and final field exams.
Students will assemble a compilation (notebook) or sketchbook of the plants studied during the semester in a format required by the professor at the beginning of the semester. The book will include the significant ornamental attributes of each plant, as well as their cultural requirements and native habitat. This notebook will serve as a resource for the students in subsequent LAND courses and in their professional careers, and will be evaluated for accuracy and completeness at the end of the semester.
Students shall demonstrate an understanding of the ornamental attributes and cultural requirements of the plants presented in class through assessment on the midterm and final written exams.
Topical Outline
Plant Morphology, Classification and Nomenclature, Ornamental Attributes, Cultural Requirements, Ecological Systems, Plant Communities, Plant Identification
