Jordan University of Science and Technology
Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Plant Production
First Semester 2006/2007
Course Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Landscape Horticulture
Course Code
PP 424
Prerequisites
PP 205
Course Website
Instructor
Prof. Nabila Subhi Karam
Office Location
C4 L2
Office Phone #
2-7201000 Ext. 22252
Office Hours
Monday 11:15-12:15 p.m. & Tuesday 10:15-11:15 a.m.
E-mail
[email protected]
Teaching Assistant(s)
---Course Description
This a 3-credit hour, specialization elective course. It is given as two 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour laboratory.
The course covers the following topics: goals and principles of landscaping and xeriscaping. A study of major
landscape plant groups: narrowleaf evergreens, trees, shrubs, hedges and shrub borders, vines and climbers,
edging plants, and ground covers. Lawn establishment and maintenance. The landscape design process.
Landscape graphics: freehand drawings, concept drawings, drafting, presentation plans, section-elevation,
perspectives. Pricing landscape designs and maintenance. Computer applications.
Textbook
Title
Landscaping Principles and Practices
Author(s)
Ingels, J.E.
Publisher
Delmar Publishers Inc., USA
Year
1997
Edition
Fifth
Book Website
Other references
Assessment
Assessment
Expected Due Date
First exam
Tuesday 31 / 10 / 2006
20%
Second exam
Tuesday 28 / 11 / 2006
20%
Quizzes
Expected any lecture
10%
Assignments
A file with samples of any 50 plants studied on campus. The sample
of each plant should include leaves, buds, flowers, fruits, seeds, and
other structures available in the season. Latin, English, and Arabic
names should be written for each plant. It is preferable that each
sample is mounted on a separate sheet. Scotch tape may be used to
fix the sample on the sheet. Samples should be arranged according
to alphabetical order of the Latin name. The file will not be
accepted if not submitted by Tuesday 2/1/2007
10%
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Lab. final exam
Monday 8 / 1 / 2007 (2:00 p.m.)
10%
Theoretical final exam
Scheduled by Admission & Registration Unit
30%
Participation
Students should expect to be asked any question and to participate
in discussions
Will be checked every lecture. Absence is allowed according to the
university regulations
Attendance
Course Objectives
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Determination of objectives and principles of landscape design and xeriscaping
Layout of the landscape
Determination of the different enclosure and surfacing materials used in the landscape
Identification of plant groups used in the landscape
Selection of the proper turfgrass, establishment and care of lawns
Planting and maintaining the landscape
Identification of the landscape process stages, drawing instruments, materials, and
techniques, lettering, labeling, and toning
Percentage
17%
7%
6%
27%
13%
13%
17%
Teaching & Learning Methods
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4.
Slide and data shows.
Identification of landscape plants on campus.
Identification of landscape plants in the Arboretum
Filed trip to nurseries.
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
Related Objective(s)
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Reference(s)
apply principles of landscape design and list the different practices to
establish low-requiring landscape
divide the residential landscape into parts, each with its own
functions, elements, and considerations
list different enclosure and surfacing materials and determine
advantages and disadvantages of surfacing materials used in the
landscape
characterize and determine landscape uses of narrow-leaf
evergreens, trees, shrubs, hedges, shrub borders, climbers, edging
plants, ground covers, and flowering herbaceous plants
classify turfgrasses, determine quality of good grasses, prepare the
soil, establish a lawn from seeds, and care for the lawn with respect
to mowing, irrigation, fertilization, weed control, patching, and
aeration
list advantages and disadvantages of bare-rooted, balled and
burlapped, and containerized woody plants. Plant these forms of
woody plants. Prune young and mature trees, shrubs, hedges, shrub
borders, and ground covers
interpret drawings of the different phases of landscape design
Handouts,
chapters 8, 10
Chapter 6
Chapters 11,
12
Handouts,
chapters 7, 9
Chapters 21,
22, 26
Handouts,
chapters 20, 25
Handouts,
chapters 1, 2,
3, 4, 5
Useful Resources
1. Reid, G.W. 2002. Landscape Graphics. Watson-Guptill Publications, USA.
2. Dirr, M.A. 1990. Manual of Woody Landscape Plants Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics,
Culture, Propagation and Uses. Fourth edition. Stipes Publishing Company, USA.
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Course Content
Week
Topics
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1,2
2,3
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4
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The objectives of residential landscaping
The outdoor room concept
The principles of landscape design
Analyzing the landscape site
Enclosure Materials
Surfacing materials
FIRST EXAMINATION
Plant selection
Narrowleaf evergreens, trees, shrubs, groundcovers, vines
Flowers
Selecting the proper grass
Lawn construction
Care of the lawn
SECOND EXAMINATION
Xeriscaping
Installing landscape plants
Maintaining landscape plants
The landscape process
Using drawing instruments
Lettering
Graphic materials and techniques
Layering, tone, balance, shadows
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6, 7
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9, 10
10, 11
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12, 13
13, 14
14
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15
15
Chapter
Handouts
Chapter 6
Chapter 8
Chapter 4
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 7
Handouts
Chapter 9
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 26
Chapter 10
Chapter 20
Handouts, chapter 25
Chapter 5
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Handouts
Material not required
Topic
Chapter
Details on drawing instruments
Details on lettering methods
Details on graphic media
Comparing sites and analyzing one site
Details on how landscape plants are sold and hardiness zones
Material characteristics supportive of design principles
Steps and ramps
Antitranspirants and problems of arid regions
Calibrating a spreader
Nutrient analysis and ratio, details on mower types
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7
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12
20
22
26
Additional Notes
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Respecting office hours is appreciated unless they are inconvenient to you due to time conflict with lectures
or laboratories. In that case, you are most welcome anytime.
No changes in examination dates. No makeup examinations except with official medical reports.
Any student trying to cheat is warned only once. Then, he/she is asked to hand in the exam and will be
reported to the Head of the Department. The case will be treated according to the university regulations.
Graded exams will be given back to students and the questions will be answered and discussed with the
students in class.
Enjoy the course.
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