Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

Title: Arboriculture Author: Richard W. Harris, James R. Clark, and Nelda P. Matheny Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall Edition/Year: 4th Edition ISBN: 0-13-088882-6 Course Requirements: Tests: 8 chapter quizzes worth 20 to 40 points each. 8 essay assignments worth 25 points each. 464 points total for class. Grading is on the 90-80-70-60% grading scale. Tentative Course Outline: Week 1 Chapter 9 – Transplanting Large Plants Week 2 Chapter 10 – Special Management Situations Week 3 Chapter 10 – Special Management Situations Week 4 Chapter 11 - Preserving Existing Trees Protection Week 5 Chapter 11 - Preserving Existing Trees Damage Week 6 Chapter 11 - Preserving Existing Trees Post Damage Care Week 7 Chapter 15 – Control of Plant Growth Week 8 Chapter 16 – Tree Hazard Management Liability and Site Analysis Week 9 Chapter 16 – Tree Hazard Management Evaluating Defects