Horticulture 315  Component Analysis of Horticultural Systems
Fall 2008 Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Instructor:
Dr. Charlie Hall, Ellison Chair in International Floriculture, Professor of Horticulture

Course Description:
Component Analysis of Horticultural Systems is a 3 credit hour course taught in a pseudo-hybridized Web-based format. The course describes and anaylzes factors that impinge on modern horticultural systems, including technological, environmental, economic, societal and ethical issues. While a brief overview of current practices and technical background information is presented, the focus is on critical issues that are affecting managerial decision-making in horticultural operations and how graduates can prepare themselves to function in a continuously changing business environment.

Class Meetings:
Attendance is required at the introductory session, selected weekly class discussions on Tuesday mornings, and at other special sessions that may be announced. The remainder of the course is self-paced.

Instructor's Office Hours:
Arranged by appointment only. My office is located in Room 215 HFSB.
Phone: 458-3277, Email: charliehall@tamu.edu

Course Objectives:
Successful completion of HORT 315 requires a great deal of discipline and self-motivation. Since the background material is auto-tutorial, students must explore the Web for information and "pull" themselves through the course material. Students will use Aggie Horticulture as a tool for accessing electronic databases of horticultural information and will develop assignments for posting on the Internet.

Grading scale:
A = 90% = 234 to 260 points
B = 80% = 208 to 233 points
C = 70% = 182 to 207 points
D = 60% = 156 to 181 points
F = 155 points or less

Make-Up Work:
Missed assignment/essay due dates will only be allowed for official University excuses. Dr. Hall must be informed personally within 24 hours of missing the due date. All make-up materials (acceptance of essays after due date) must be completed within 7 days of the originally scheduled date or the student will receive a grade of zero.

Late Assignments:
Late assignments are penalized at a rate of 10% loss in points per day late including weekends.

Changes in Schedule:
The instructor reserves the right to change the order and content of modules as necessary. Due dates (excluding the final) may be changed by the instructor in extreme circumstances, and students will be notified in the announcements section on the home page of the HORT 315 website..

Course Expectations:
Students are expected to attend all specified classes, complete all assignments and essays on time, and participate fully in class discussions.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy Statement
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal antidiscrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Department of Student Life, Services for Students with Disabilities in Room 126 of the Koldus Building, or call 845-1637.

Issues of Academic Integrity
This course is taught with the expectation that all students will adhere to the Aggie Honor Code: "An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do." Violations will be dealt with in accordance with the guidelines posted on the TAMU Honor Council Web site. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Please read carefully the notes defining plagiarism from this course.

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