| Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/12/00 | |||
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| AGS183AA 20014-99999 | LEC | 1 Credit(s) | 1 Period(s) |
| Urban Plant Identification and Use: Trees | |||
| Emphasis on trees commonly used in cityscapes in the Southwest. Review of their origin, cultural requirements, uses, required maintenance, benefits and disadvantages. Identification, planting procedures, water and nutritional requirements are covered. Prerequisites: None. | |||
| MCCCD Official Course Competencies: | |
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| AGS183AA 20014-99999 | Urban Plant Identification and Use: Trees |
| 1. | Identify common plant species in Arizona landscape, sing a dichotomous key. (I) |
| 2. | Describe common uses of trees, shrubs, vines, flowers, and groundcovers in Arizona landscape. (I) |
| 3. | List and explain the environmental requirements of common species of plants used in Arizona landscape. (II) |
| 4. | Explain and apply techniques for planting, watering, and fertilizing common species of landscape plants. (II) |
| 5. | Describe the nutritional requirements of common species of plants used in Arizona landscape. (II) |
| 6. | Contrast fertilizers and inorganic fertilizers, and describe uses of each. (II) |
| MCCCD Official Course Outline: | |
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| AGS183AA 20014-99999 | Urban Plant Identification and Use: Trees |
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