Objectives
- Demonstrate some of the basic aspects of
horticulture particularly as they relate to studies of traditional
societies.
- Illustrate broad
applications of horticulture
- Develop avenues for students to continue to learn
about horticulture that lead directly out of the segue experience.
Learning Structure
- Class-room/Laboratory discussion
groups (students will have already watched assigned video presentations)
- In class students will
discuss the science of horticulture, the various types of
horticulturalists, and the impact of horticulture on society.
- Community observations
- Students will be
instructed to visit a community garden, make some observations, and
interview someone people working on their garden plot.
- Web-based delivery of information to
students:
- Provide a brief overview of some of
the most interesting areas of horticulture.
- Direct students to practitioners of
horticulture within the University and in the community at-large.
- Show students specific courses or
other educational opportunities that can be used to further explore
interests in horticulture.
Learning Outcomes
(1 = Most Desired Outcome, 3 = A
Desirable Outcome, 5 = Least Desired Outcome)
- Students seek more information about
studies in horticulture, register to take a course in horticulture, and
become a degree seeking major in horticulture.
- Students seek more information about
studies in horticulture and register to take a course in horticulture as
part of an effort to broaden their education.
- Students develop a sufficient (but
minimal) understanding of horticulture to be able to make decisions about
their own career (and inclusion or not of this science). These students
are probably better citizens/voters.
- Students do not learn anything about
horticulture.
- Students develop a negative
perspective about horticulture because of the
information received through this project.
Ethnobotany Segue Experience
- During class
the instructor will lead a discussion on horticulture. Topics of
discussion will include: the science of horticulture, the various types of
horticulturalists, and the impact of horticulture on society.
- As a follow up
to class discussion students will visit a community garden and interview
someone working on their garden plot. They will ask the following
questions: How long have you been growing plants in this location?
What do you like to grow plants? Students will present their
findings next week in class.
Other Science Components
-
Horticulture (Latin:
hortus (garden
plant) +
cultura (culture)) is classically defined as the culture or growing of
garden plants. Horticulturists work in
plant propagation,
crop production,
plant breeding and
genetic engineering, plant
biochemistry, plant
physiology, and the storage, processing, and transportation of
fruits,
berries,
nuts,
vegetables,
flowers,
trees,
shrubs, and
turf. They
improve crop yield, quality,
nutritional value, and resistance to
insects,
diseases,
and environmental stresses.
Genetics
is also used as a valuable tool in the development of plants that can
synthesize chemicals for fighting disease (including
cancers).
Other Science Practitioners
-
Students interested in horticulture may want to contact Dr. Richard Criley,
criley@hawaii.edu, Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences,
St. John rm. 208A,
(808) 956-8492.
Other Science Courses
- Students interested in learning
more about horticulture may want to take TPSS 120 (Alpha) Plants for People,
TPSS 200 Tropical Crop Science,
or TPSS 300 Tropical Production Systems.
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