Course Descriptions and Objectives

HSC 099 - Culminating Project

1. Critically reflect in writing on significant learning during high school. [REASON]
2. Respond to feedback from instructor and classmates to create learning portfolio. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Organize time to meet benchmarks and complete project. [REASON]
4. Identify and access resources on and off campus to support the project’s completion. [EXPLORE]
5. Develop and deliver concise presentation of key project components. [ACT]

MATH 040 - Arithmetic

1. Apply the concepts and procedures of arithmetic, including whole number operations, fraction and decimal operations, proportions, percents and signed number operations. [REASON]
2. Convert between fractions, decimals and percents. [REASON]
3. Solve complex order of operations problems. [REASON]
4. Set up, solve and assess the results of word problems. [REASON]

HIST 104 - African-American History to 1865:CD

1. Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
2. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Identify seminal events, movements, and institutions in African-American history up until the Civil War, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation and development. [EXPLORE]
4. Compare/contrast the philosophies, issues, and actions of different African-Americans from different regions, time periods, and/or social status. [EXPLORE]
5. Compare/contrast the experiences of African-Americans with those of other diverse populations. [EXPLORE]

HIST 105 - African-American History 1865-1945:CD

1. Identify seminal events, movements, and institutions in African-American history between the end of the Civil War and the start of World War II, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation and development. [EXPLORE]
2. Compare/contrast the philosophies, issues, and actions of different African-Americans from different regions, time periods, and/or social status. [REASON]
3. Compare/contrast the experiences of African-Americans with those of other diverse populations. [REASON]
4. Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
5. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]

HIST 106 - African-American History from 1945:CD

1. Identify seminal events, movements, and institutions in African-American history after World War II, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation and development. [EXPLORE]
2. Compare/contrast the philosophies, issues, and actions of different African-Americans from different regions, time periods, and/or social status. [REASON]
3. Compare/contrast the experiences of African-Americans with those of other diverse populations. [REASON]
4. Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
5. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]

HIST 111 - Greek History

1. Identify seminal events, movements, and institutions of Greek history, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation and development. [REASON]
2. Identify the basic elements of Greek historiography: the process by which history gets written down; the kinds of sources that are used; how the nature of the sources influences the form of the narrative; how the historical narrative reveals the ideology of the historian; and how the historical narrative is influenced by the biases of political class and social status of the historian. [REASON]
3. Describe and analyze the cultural and commercial interchanges between Greece and the cultures of North Africa, the Near East, and Asia. [EXPLORE]
4. Describe and analyze the marginalization of groups and social classes within Greece, such as women, slaves, helots, metics or residential aliens, prostitutes, and hetaerae. [EXPLORE]
5. Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
6. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]

HIST 112 - Roman History

1. Identify seminal events, movements, and institutions of Roman history, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation and development. [REASON]
2. Identify the basic elements of Roman historiography: the process by which history gets written down; the kinds of sources that are used; how the nature of the sources influences the form of the narrative; how the historical narrative reveals the ideology of the historian; and how the historical narrative is influenced by the biases of political class and social status of the historian. [REASON]
3. Describe and analyze the relationships between the central administration and the provinces throughout the Empire with respect to commerce, political relations, and cultural exchange. [REASON]
4. Describe and analyze the marginalization of groups and social classes within Rome, such as women, slaves, prostitutes, and resident aliens, as well as the process by which citizenship was conferred and denied in the Republic and the Empire. [EXPLORE]
5. Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
6. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]

HIST& 116 - Western Civilization I

1. Identify seminal events, movements, and institutions in Western history during the period from prehistory until the late Middle Ages, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation and development. [REASON]
2. Compare/contrast the philosophies, issues, and actions of different geographic regions, time periods, religions, races, and/or social status. [REASON]
3. Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
4. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]

HIST& 117 - Western Civilization II

1. Identify seminal events, movements, and institutions in European history during the period between the late Middle Ages and the end of the Napoleonic Wars, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation and development. [REASON]
2. Compare/contrast the philosophies, issues, and actions of different geographic regions, time periods, religions, races, and/or social status. [REASON]
3. Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
4. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]

HIST& 118 - Western Civilization III

1. Identify seminal events, movements, and institutions in European history during the period between the end of the Napoleonic Wars until the present, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation and development. [REASON]
2. Compare/contrast the philosophies, issues, and actions of different geographic regions, time periods, religions, races, and/or social status. [REASON]
3. Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
4. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]

HIST& 146 - United States History I: CD

1. Identify seminal events, movements, and institutions in American history from pre-Columbian civilizations until the election of Andrew Jackson, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation and development. [REASON]
2. Compare/contrast the philosophies, issues, and actions of different geographic regions, time periods, religions, races, and/or social status. [REASON]
3. Identify and analyze the experiences of Americans from different religions, ethnicities, races, and genders. [EXPLORE]
4. Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
5. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]

HIST& 147 - United States History II: CD

1. Identify seminal events, movements, and institutions in American history from the election of Andrew Jackson until the start of World War I, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation and development. [REASON]
2. Compare/contrast the philosophies, issues, and actions of different geographic regions, time periods, religions, races, and/or social status. [REASON]
3. Identify and analyze the experiences of Americans from different religions, ethnicities, races, and genders. [EXPLORE]
4. Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
5. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]

HIST& 148 - United States History III: CD

1. Identify seminal events, movements, and institutions in American history from World War I until the end of the Cold War, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation and development. [REASON]
2. Compare/contrast the philosophies, issues, and actions of different geographic regions, time periods, religions, races, and/or social status. [REASON]
3. Identify and analyze the experiences of Americans from different religions, ethnicities, races, and genders. [EXPLORE]
4. Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
5. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]

HIST 155 - Special Topics in History

1. Identify seminal figures, groups, ideas, events, movements, and institutions within the particular subject, along with their impact(s). [REASON]
2. Compare/contrast the philosophies, issues, and actions of different figures, groups, time periods, regions, and/or cultures, when appropriate. [REASON]
3. Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
4. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]

HIST 198 - Individual Project in History

HIST& 214 - Pacific Northwest History

1. Identify seminal events, movements, and institutions in Pacific Northwest history from before European arrival until the present, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation and development. [REASON]
2. Identify and analyze the unique contributions of the various peoples of the Pacific Northwest and the critical role of race, religion, gender, and class in the region’s history. [EXPLORE]
3. Identify and analyze connections between regional history and national/global developments. [REASON]
4. Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
5. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]

HIST 215 - Technology and American Culture

1. Identify seminal events, movements, and institutions in the history of American technology, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation and development. [REASON]
2. Compare/contrast the American experience with technology with that of other nations in order to understand how culture and environment shape technological innovation, how innovation in turn shapes culture and environment, and how technology is transferred between nations. [REASON]
3. Compare/contrast the creation and development of technology within the private and public sectors, with sharp focus on the role of government in the creation, development and selection of technology. [REASON]
4. Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
5. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]

HIST 230 - Revolutions in Modern History

1. Identify and analyze the history of each individual revolution, as well as the impact of one or more revolution upon another. [REASON]
2. Identify and analyze seminal individuals, groups, movements, events, issues, ideas, and other forces that shaped one or more modern revolution. [REASON]
3. Identify and analyze the role of race, class, gender, geography, and religion on modern revolutionary movements. [EXPLORE]
4. Identify and analyze the role of various “isms” that influenced modern revolutionary movements, such as imperialism, federalism, socialism, Marxism-Leninism, and nationalism. [REASON]
5. Compare/contrast modern revolutions on cause, characteristics, and impact. [REASON]
6. Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
7. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]

HIST 246 - Modern East Asian History:CD

1. Identify seminal events, issues, movements, and institutions within East Asian history from 1800 to the present, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation. [EXPLORE]
2. Identify seminal events, issues, movements, and institutions that shaped East Asian relations with the Western world, as well as between individual countries in the region. [EXPLORE]
3. Identify and analyze the philosophies, issues, and actions of different countries, time periods after 1800, religions, ethnicities, and social classes. [REASON]
4. Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
5. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]

HIST 248 - The United States in World Affairs: Since 1945

1. Identify and analyze seminal events, movements, and institutions in the history of American foreign relations, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation and development. [REASON]
2. Identify and analyze the role of race, religion, belief system, nationality, and other elements on the theory and practice of American foreign policy. [REASON]
3. Identify and analyze the relationship between foreign policy and domestic affairs. [REASON]
4. Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
5. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]

HIST 255 - Special Topics in History

1. Identify seminal figures, groups, ideas, events, movements, and institutions within the particular subject, along with their impact(s). [REASON]
2. Compare/contrast the philosophies, issues, and actions of different figures, groups, time periods, regions, and/or cultures, when appropriate. [REASON]
3. Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
4. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]

HIST 298 - Individual Project in History

HONRS 155 - Honors Seminar

1. Trace a particular problem, theme, or subject chronologically and conceptually using interdisciplinary methods and theories to identify levels and mode of theoretical analyses appropriate to understanding. [EXPLORE]
2. Conduct and synthesize in-depth research using currently available tools and resources with a higher order emphasis on primary texts, data sets, and current journal articles and/or field research. [REASON]
3. Compare the views of different figures, groups, time periods, regions, cultures, and theoretical points of view when appropriate. [EXPLORE]
4. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussions, the development of seminar and presentation materials, poster sessions, and conference presentations. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Use findings to affect the community (however defined) by publishing, informing service learning, assisting community partner in policy design. [ACT]

HONRS 255 - Honors Seminar

1. Trace a particular problem, theme, or subject chronologically and conceptually using interdisciplinary methods and theories to identify levels and mode of theoretical analyses appropriate to understanding. [EXPLORE]
2. Conduct and synthesize in-depth research using currently available tools and resources with a higher order emphasis on primary texts, data sets, and current journal articles and/or field research. [REASON]
3. Compare the views of different figures, groups, time periods, regions, cultures, and theoretical points of view when appropriate. [EXPLORE]
4. Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussions, the development of seminar and presentation materials, poster sessions, and conference presentations. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Use findings to affect the community (however defined) by publishing, informing service learning, assisting community partner in policy design. [ACT]

HORT 102 - Horticulture Plant Science

1. Name, define, and describe the major subject areas which comprise the science and art of horticulture. [REASON]
2. Name and describe the general morphology and internal anatomy of flowering vascular plants (Angiospermae). [REASON]
3. Define and describe the basic rules and utility of taxonomic nomenclature, the most often used taxonomic ranks, and the importance of classification systems. [REASON]
4. Define and describe in general terms the concepts associated with the horticultural physiology and cultivated ecology of plants and their application in horticultural practice. [REASON]

HORT 103 - Horticulture Tools and Equipment

1. Define and describe the appropriate hand tools, equipment and protective apparel used in the horticulture industry. [REASON]
2. Describe and define the periodic maintenance, basic tune-up, transport and storage procedures for horticulture tools, equipment and small engines. [REASON]
3. Describe proper safety procedures for loading and utilizing common horticulture tools and equipment. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 106 - Broadleaf Plant Identification

1. Recognize the commonly used broadleaved evergreens of Pacific Northwest gardens by their scientific (Latin) name, including family affiliation, and common name. [REASON]
2. List the regions of origin and cultivation requirements of the plants under study. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 107 - Conifer Plant Identification

1. Identify the commonly used coniferous trees and shrubs used in the Pacific Northwest by scientific name, family affiliation, and common name. [REASON]
2. List the regions of origin and cultural requirements of plants under study. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 108 - Deciduous Plant Identification

1. Recognize the commonly used deciduous, flowering trees and shrubs of Pacific Northwest gardens by their scientific name, family affiliation, and common name. [REASON]
2. List the regions of origin and cultivation requirements of plants under study. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 109 - Soils and Plant Nutrition

1. Analyze, synthesize, integrate and evaluate information about the relationships between soil, water and plants in order to provide various solutions for common water issues. [REASON]
2. Apply appropriate tools, techniques and technology (including field and lab examination of soil properties, soil analysis, and observed plant symptoms) to determine nutritional needs for successful growing of nursery and landscape plants. [REASON]
3. Use appropriate tools, techniques and technology to calculate amounts of soils, mulches, amendments and fertilizers needed in various nursery and landscape situations. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate knowledge of local soil formation and soil types that facilitates development of sustainable soil management and conservation practices in the Puget Sound. [ACT]
5. Demonstrate knowledge about soil biology (organic matter, microorganisms, and macroorganisms) and its importance in creating healthy sustainable soil ecosystems. [ACT]

HORT 110 - Pest Management Principles and Chemical Safety

 

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. List and describe the basic tenets of pest management. [REASON]
2. List and describe the principal components of a sustainable pest management program including strategies for pest suppression. [REASON]
3. Describe the principal types of pesticides and their general uses based on formulation, concentration, and sustainability. [REASON]
4. Accurately interpret pesticide labels and safety requirements. [REASON]
5. Calculate site area, formulation volumes, and equipment calibrations based on directions for pesticide use. [ACT]
6. Pass the Washington State Department of Agriculture pesticide applicators exam. [ACT]

HORT 116 - Plant Insects

 

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Analyze, synthesize and integrate information about the major types of pestiferous insects, plant hosts, along with signs and symptoms in order to successfully diagnose a variety of plant problems. [REASON]
2. Work effectively in groups to evaluate insect-related plant health conditions and recommend control options given a variety of landscape situations. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Apply appropriate tools, techniques and technology to facilitate selection of the least toxic and most sustainable method of control for a variety of common plant diseases. [ACT]

HORT 117 - Pruning

1. Analyze, synthesize and integrate information from multiple perspectives (lecture, reading and field practice) in order to make decisions about how to appropriately prune a variety of common landscape plants in different situations. [REASON]
2. Work effectively within a group of 3-4 people to analyze a set of plants,explore different pruning options,select a pruning approach and defend the choice. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Demonstrate professional pruning skills and knowledge with appropriate behaviors necessary for employability in the landscape industry. [ACT]

HORT 118 - Plant Diseases

1. Analyze, synthesize and integrate information about the major types of plant diseases, plant hosts, and symptoms in order to successfully diagnose a variety of biotic and abiotic plant problems. [REASON]
2. Work effectively in groups to evaluate plant health, identify plant diseases, and recommend control options given a variety of landscape situations. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Apply appropriate tools, techniques and technology to facilitate selection of the least toxic and most sustainable method of disease control for a variety of common plant diseases. [ACT]

HORT 120 - Landscape Appreciation

1. Evaluate and apply the elements and principles of design to landscaped spaces. [REASON]
2. Communicate findings and observations of creative models and processes through written and graphic means. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 134 - Interior Plants

1. Recognize a variety of tropical plants by scientific name, family affiliation, and common name. [REASON]
2. Analyze and evaluate tropical plant cultural requirements in order to diagnose and correct plant problems. [REASON]
3. Demonstrate skills and knowledge for propagating common tropical plants. [ACT]

HORT 155 - Special Topics

1. Demonstrate learning objectives as determined by the supervising instructor.

HORT 160 - Woody Plants for Gardeners

1. Recognize broadleaved evergreens, coniferous, and deciduous trees and shrubs commonly used in Pacific Northwest gardens by their scientific (Latin) name, including family affiliation, and common name. [REASON]
2. List the regions of origin and cultivation requirements of the plants under study. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 170 - Landscape Studies

1. Demonstrate safe practices in selection, lifting, transport, handling and cleanup of tools. [ACT]
2. Demonstrate and describe proper tree and shrub installation. [REASON]
3. Describe Fall Weed Control methods and techniques. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Describe Fall bulb planting techniques. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 171 - Landscape Studies

1. Describe and demonstrate safe practices in selection, lifting, transport, handling and cleanup of tools. [ACT]
2. Demonstrate and describe site preparation for paver installation. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Describe safe operating practices for cordless drills and skill saws. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Describe and demonstrate Winter Weed Control methods and techniques. [ACT]

HORT 172 - Landscape Studies

1. Demonstrate safe practices in selection, lifting, transport, handling and cleanup of landscape tools. [ACT]
2. Demonstrate and describe proper landscape planting techniques of groundcovers and herbaceous plants. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Demonstrate and describe soil preparation and lay sod. [ACT]
4. Describe lawn maintenance techniques. [COMMUNICATE ]

HORT 173 - Landscape Studies

HORT 174 - Landscape Materials

1. Locate, evaluate and apply information in order to select materials for a variety of landscape and nursery applications. [REASON]
2. Analyze landscape plans and specifications to determine materials and quantities required for landscape installation and maintenance. [REASON]
3. Exchange or present information on common materials used in the landscape and nursery industry. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 191 - Horticulture Internship

1. Fulfill the job requirements of their internship provider. [ACT]

HORT 192 - Horticultural Careers

1. Use appropriate tools, techniques and technologies to prepare a self assessment. [REASON]
2. Analyze, synthesize and evaluate career information presented by green industry professionals. [REASON]
3. Present information about currently available careers in horticulture through a variety of verbal and written means. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 196 - Introduction to the Nursery and Greenhouse

1. Demonstrate rudimentary skills in greenhouse/nursery facility operation, maintenance, and plant culture including manual irrigation of crops, handling and use of growing medium, fertilizer application, crop transplanting, crop labeling, select techniques in plant propagation, pest monitoring and documentation. [REASON]

HORT 198 - Individual Project in Horticulture

1. Complete an independent project (research of expression) on a focused area of interest or need. [ACT]
2. Develop specific concepts or materials relevant to Horticulture industry. [ACT]
3. Develop, with guidance, a comprehensive approach or activity that supplements practiced skills. [ACT]
4. Develop, implement, and complete a total project adhering to established procedures and due dates. [REASON]

HORT 199 - Special Projects

1. Demonstrate learning objectives as determined by the supervising instructor.

HORT 204 - Ferns and Fern Allies

1. Identify the major genera of ferns and fern allies and their cultural needs. [REASON]
2. Identify the common pests, diseases and environmental maladies of ferns and suggest remedies. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Describe propagation techniques of ferns in both sexual and asexual methods. [COMMUNICATE ]
4. Determine and discuss landscape uses and placement of these plants. [REASON]

HORT 205 - Herbs

1. Identify and describe commonly used herbs and their cultural requirements. [REASON]
2. Describe usage of commonly used herbs for cooking and medicinal purposes. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 207 - Native Plants in the Landscape

1. List the principal floristic zones of Washington state. [REASON]
2. Identify key floristic indicator trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants as well as restorative and garden worthy representatives. [REASON]
3. Research and analyze the cultural requirements of various native plants. [REASON]

HORT 210 - Mixed Border Practicum

1. Describe and follow safe practices in selection, handling, transport and cleanup of landscape tools. [ACT]
2. Demonstrate and describe sustainable care of shrubs, sub-shrubs, herbaceous plants and vines. [REASON]
3. Describe and demonstrate propagation of perennials by division. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Describe and demonstrate effective team skills. [ACT]

HORT 211 - Spring Flowering Herbaceous Plants

1. Recognize spring flowering annuals, bulbs and perennials common in Pacific Northwest gardens by scientific (Latin), common name, and family affiliation. [REASON]
2. Describe the cultural requirements and landscape uses of the above plants. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 212 - Summer Flowering Herbaceous Plants

1. Recognize summer flowering annuals, bulbs and perennials by scientific (Latin), common name and family affiliation. [REASON]
2. List the cultural requirements and landscape uses of the above plants. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 213 - Fall Flowering Herbaceous Plants

1. Recognize fall flowering annuals, bulbs and perennials by scientific (Latin), common name, and family affiliation. [REASON]
2. List the cultural requirements and landscape uses of the above plants. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 218 - Hedges, Screens and Espaliers

1. Analyze a site in order to find the best plant available. [REASON]
2. Evaluate a variety of plants adaptability for hedging. [REASON]
3. Define the steps needed to prepare an area for planting a hedge. [REASON]

HORT 221 - Plants in the Landscape

1. Analyze and discuss site conditions that influence plant health. [REASON]
2. Explore critically and creatively a variety of garden sites for aesthetics and sustainable garden practices. [EXPLORE]
3. Define and select suitable plants for given sites. [REASON]

HORT 223 - Japanese Garden Arts

1. Define and describe the interaction of a variety of arts and crafts from Japan with the art of garden design. [REASON]
2. Describe and identify basic design principles within Japanese Gardens. [REASON]
3. Identify the influence of Japanese Gardens in modern western landscape design. [REASON]

HORT 224 - Design Presentation

1. Use appropriate tools, techniques and technologies to create landscape plans, section/elevation, one-point perspectives and quick perspective sketches. [REASON]
2. Communicate results of creative and analytical thought through conventional landscape graphics. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 225 - Unusual Plants for Modern/Gardens

1. Recognize woody plants introduced to the nursery trade within the last 10 years for use in the Puget Sound landscape. [REASON]
2. Analyze and evaluate information that defines current trends in the landscape and nursery trade. [REASON]
3. Exchange or present information and perspectives through written and verbal means about the plants covered in this class. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 226 - Introduction to Rock Plants

1. Identify common and rare rock garden plants along with their cultural tolerances. [REASON]
2. Define and describe construction methods of rock gardens. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Analyze site and design considerations. [REASON]

HORT 227 - Container Gardening

1. Analyze and describe the special growth conditions imposed by containers. [REASON]
2. Design container combinations suitable for the Pacific Northwest in a variety of sun/shade exposures and design styles. [EXPLORE]
3. Describe and demonstrate industry accepted practices in container maintenance. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 228 - Field Sketching

1. Engage in imaginative and critical inquiry to gain sketching skills and interact respectfully through critical and imaginative expression. [REASON]
2. Use creative and critical processes to compare and contrast a variety of drawing styles. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 229 - Plant Propagation

1. Correctly identify, properly handle, and successfully process propagules to produce new plants. [REASON]
2. Recognize and solve rudimentary problems in the plant propagation process. [REASON]
3. Accurately document the plant propagation process using the vocabulary of propagation and plant nomenclature. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Make appropriate use of tools, materials, substances, and environments for propagating plants. [ACT]

HORT 231 - Micropropagation Laboratory

1. Identify and describe each stage of micropropagation. [REASON]
2. Organize and sanitize a tissue culture work space. [ACT]
3. Establish propagules in aseptic culture. [ACT]
4. Multiply developing propagules in aseptic culture. [ACT]
5. Establish cultured shoots in rooting medium. [ACT]

HORT 232 - Grafting

1. Recognize the common types of grafts used in horticulture and be familiar with their horticultural history and purpose. [REASON]
2. Identify and use the tools and materials necessary to perform successful grafts. [REASON]
3. Successfully perform cleft, whip and veneer grafts when required. [ACT]

HORT 233 - Seed Propagation Lab

1. Describe genetic implications and issues affecting seed propagation. [REASON]
2. Identify various methods for harvesting, storing, and processing seeds. [REASON]
3. Identify and apply appropriate treatments to remove various types of seed dormancies. [REASON]
4. Describe various methods for controlling seed pollination. [REASON]
5. Describe various seed propagation systems. [REASON]
6. Successfully prepare and sow seeds for germination. [ACT]

HORT 234 - Hardwood Cuttings Lab

1. Identify various methods for harvesting, storing, and preparing cuttings. [REASON]
2. Identify various types of cutting treatments. [REASON]
3. Describe various cutting propagation systems. [REASON]
4. Successfully prepare and set cuttings for rooting. [ACT]

HORT 236 - Nursery and Greenhouse Operations

1. Identify the major segments of a production nursery and greenhouse business plan. [REASON]
2. Identify and describe the common types of greenhouses, nursery configurations, and factors impacting their siting and orientation. [REASON]
3. Identify and describe the principal biotic and abiotic factors limiting the successful growth of greenhouse and nursery crops. [REASON]
4. Describe the basic principles of crop selection, marketing, and nursery / greenhouse management. [REASON]
5. Describe the principal business practices important to successful production nursery and greenhouse operation-function as part of a group. [REASON]
6. Develop and implement a production plan for a nursery and a greenhouse crop. [REASON]

HORT 238 - Bulbs and Bulb Gardening

1. Describe the condition and growing requirements of different types of underground storage organs. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Describe the life cycles of the most common underground storage organs. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Analyze and define the appropriate environmental conditions to successfully force and grow a number of underground storage organs. [REASON]

HORT 242 - Introduction to Arboriculture

1. Analyze, synthesize and evaluate data necessary to assess tree risk and appraise tree value based on current International Society of Arboriculture accepted practices and procedures. [REASON]
2. Acquire and apply information about tree problem diagnosis and management methods. [REASON]
3. Communicate information about the variety of career options in the field of arboriculture. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Demonstrate skills and knowledge of appropriate sustainable practices for tree selection, installation, establishment, pruning and maintenance. [ACT]

HORT 243 - Urban Forestry

HORT 247 - Growing Fruits and Nuts in Western Washington

1. Recognize the most common woody fruit and nut producing plants for personal and commercial use in the Pacific Northwest. [REASON]
2. List the origins and cultural requirements for the above plants. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Produce a one year management plan for two types of established fruit and/or nut producing woody plants. [REASON]

HORT 248 - Codes, Statutes, and Rules

1. List important codes, statutes, and rules affecting restoration horticulture practice in the Puget Sound region. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Identify important resources and research tools for finding codes, statutes, and rules. [REASON]
3. Identify and describe important regulatory agencies that enforce codes, statutes, and rules affecting restoration horticulture as well as the forms they use. [REASON]

HORT 249 - Pacific Northwest Land and Water Issues

1. Describe the principal hydrologic and land use issues impacting environmental quality, social regulation, and economic development in the Pacific Northwest. [REASON]
2. Analyze and describe regional environmental and resource management factors that contribute to current land and water management issues. [REASON]
3. Analyze and forecast the effects of increasing urbanization on land and water resources. [REASON]

HORT 250 - Introduction to Restoration Ecology

1. Define and distinguish between the concepts of restoration ecology, ecological restoration, reclamation and rehabilitation. [REASON]
2. Identify and interpret “natural capital” and its restoration. [REASON]
3. Estimate the degree of degradation to an ecosystem using reference ecosystems. [REASON]
4. Define restoration thresholds. [REASON]
5. Set restoration goals and identify appropriate restoration options and tools. [ACT]
6. Measure and evaluate restoration success. [ACT]
7. Identify and analyze a variety of methods used for monitoring and maintenance of ecological restoration projects. [ACT]

HORT 251 - Restoration Horticulture

1. Describe, compare, and contrast a full array of standard and horticultural techniques used in the planning and process of ecological restoration. [REASON]
2. Identify a project site(s), plan, and implement a low impact development and/or classic restoration project. [REASON]
3. Analyze and evaluate the status of current and completed restoration projects. [REASON]
4. Compare horticultural techniques used in restoration to traditional horticultural practices. [REASON]

HORT 255 - Horticultural Seminars

1. Demonstrate learning objectives as determined by the supervising instructor.

HORT 262 - Landscape Design I

1. Engage in imaginative and critical inquiry to explore concepts and perspectives in order to develop landscape designs that are site and client specific. [REASON]
2. Locate, acquire, evaluate, and apply information in order to prepare landscape basemaps, site surveys and site analysis. [REASON]
3. Use appropriate tools, techniques and technology to communicate effectively with clients and professionals in the landscape industry. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 263 - Landscape Design II

1. Analyze, synthesize, integrate and evaluate principles of planting design theory in the context of spatial design. [REASON]
2. Engage in imaginative and critical inquiry to explore planting schemes in the field and during the planning stages using criteria of sound horticulture and aesthetics. [REASON]
3. Prepare professional level planting plans and schedules, estimating quantity and sizes of plants required. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate appropriate techniques and technologies to present and deliver oral presentations to clients. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Demonstrate skills and knowledge associated with the responsible stewardship sustainability of the managed landscape through planting design. [ACT]

HORT 264 - CADD for Landscape

1. Develop residential landscape plans in a CADD 2-D drawing program. [REASON]
2. Evaluate and apply information from a landscape plan to develop cost estimates using commercial software. [REASON]
3. Utilize plan, elevation and section drawings completed in CADD as communication, marketing and sales tools. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 266 - History of Garden Design

1. Describe and analyze the cultural, physical, socio-economic, and religious significances of garden design throughout history. [EXPLORE]
2. Compare and contrast historical garden styles with our contemporary society and lifestyles. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 267 - Landscaping for Wildlife

1. Identify the necessary habitat components for a variety of Northwest wildlife species. [REASON]
2. Specify a selection of plants to fulfill the habitat needs for a variety of Northwest wildlife species. [REASON]
3. Describe the benefits of protecting and promoting Wildlife habitats within a landscaped setting. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 269 - Horticulture Business Practices

1. Complete WA State Master Business Application on line. [ACT]
2. Define and describe the necessary resources, licenses and permits needed to run a landscaping business in WA State. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Develop a basic business plan utilizing a template. [REASON]
4. Define and describe basic book keeping requirements for a small business. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 270 - Restorative Design Solutions

1. Identify and analyze site conditions that influence hydrology and plant communities. [REASON]
2. Develop planting plans and schedules that restore wildlife habitat, reduce surface runoff and improve water quality. [REASON]
3. Describe and illustrate the restoration principles for successful site design. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Define and describe the goals of low-impact development. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 271 - Community Development

HORT 275 - Landscape Construction Techniques-Wood

1. Describe and demonstrate wood construction techniques. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Describe and demonstrate safe hand and power tool operation. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Define appropriate fasteners for wood construction applications. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate basic carpentry skills. [ACT]

HORT 276 - Landscape Construction Techniques-Concrete/Stone

1. Identify and describe the aesthetic and functional aspects of available materials for construction of landscape paths, patios and walls. [REASON]
2. Identify and describe construction techniques of paving with concrete, pavers and stone. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Demonstrate appropriate techniques to estimate quantities of materials required for a patio or path. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate skills and knowledge in order to construct and set a wooden form for a small concrete pour. [ACT]

HORT 277 - Landscape Lighting

1. Describe basic components of landscape lighting. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Measure and calculate the number and spacing of lights for particular situations. [REASON]

HORT 278 - Landscape Construction Design

1. Analyze data to solve grading and slope calculations. [REASON]
2. Use plane geometry to develop site layout plans. [REASON]
3. Describe and discuss results of analytical processes for suitability of construction materials and techniques through appropriate graphic and written modes. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Apply appropriate tools, techniques and technology to facilitate sustainable practices in landscape design and installation. [ACT]

HORT 279 - Landscape Bidding and Estimating

1. Use appropriate tools and technologies (spreadsheets, templates) to facilitate understanding of estimating components (labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors) for use in creating landscape bid. [REASON]
2. Use appropriate tools and techniques to calculate labor burden, overhead, profit and other markups. [REASON]
3. Present accurate bid proposals through a variety of verbal, written and visual means. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Demonstrate an understanding of communication needs between contractors, clients, designers and other professionals involved in the bidding process. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 280 - Weed Identification and Management

1. Analyze, synthesize and integrate information about a variety of weedy plants and control options to develop weed management plans (including weed identification, control choices, and costs) for specific site situations. [REASON]
2. Work effectively in groups to evaluate a variety of sites, identify common weeds, and recommend appropriate control options (including cultural, mechanical, biological and chemical). [COMMUNICATE]
3. Apply appropriate tools, techniques and technology to facilitate selection of the least toxic and most sustainable methods of weed control for a variety of landscape, nursery and natural area weed situations. [ACT]

HORT 281 - Sustainable Lawn Installation

1. Describe and define sustainable turf criteria for the landscape. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Calculate necessary amounts of sod, seed, bulk materials and fertilizer necessary for installation and maintenance of any given area. [REASON]

HORT 282 - Sustainable Lawn Management

1. Describe and define the dynamics of sustainable turf maintenance including weed, insect, and disease control, fertilization and cultural requirements. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Perform calculations regarding quantities of topdressing, fertilizers and pesticides required for a specific turf area. [REASON]

HORT 283 - Groundcovers

1. Describe and identify sites where groundcovers would be viable alternatives to turf. [REASON]
2. Identify a variety of groundcover plants appropriate for PNW gardens and their cultural needs. [REASON]
3. Calculate the number of plants needed for specific sites. [REASON]

HORT 284 - Irrigation Design

1. Define and describe sprinkler components and their functions (including the multiple styles used today) and their general location. [REASON]
2. Design a basic irrigation system utilizing appropriate sprinkler heads, nozzles, valves and pipes. [REASON]
3. Program and troubleshoot sprinkler controllers for sustainably managed landscapes. [REASON]
4. Describe basic sprinkler system maintenance and repair procedures. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Draft, to scale, a basic irrigation system. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 286 - Landscape Maintenance and Renovation

HORT 287 - Low Volume Irrigation

1. Identify and describe the material and tools used in the installation of low-volume irrigation systems. [REASON]
2. Identify the various kinds of low-volume irrigation systems and contrast their applications. [REASON]
3. Install a complete low-volume system. [ACT]

HORT 288 - Irrigation Auditing

HORT 295 - Final Project

1. Demonstrate their ability to apply training and problem-solving techniques to realistic situations in design, landscaping or maintenance projects. [REASON]
2. Provide evidence of skills in order to convince future clients of abilities and experience. [COMMUNICATE]