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PWS 213

Interior Plants and Landscapes

Plant and Wildlife Sciences College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Overview of proven health, environmental, psychological, and productivity benefits by the inclusion of plants in the indoors; learn how plants clean the indoor air; identify cultural, artistic, and enriching ways interior plants are used today as in the past; learn the scientific and common names and understand the care, maintenance, and use of the scientifically top-rated plants based on their ecological benefits; plan, install, and maintain attractive and functional interior landscapes.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Principles

Learning Outcome

Students will take a pre- and post-test for foundational principles related to this course and will show learning by an increase of at least double the average score.

Title

Application

Learning Outcome

Students will complete a class project that involves the use of foundation principles in this course and use this written project for their portfolio.