Department of Horticultural Sciences Floral Design

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITYHORT 203

FLORAL DESIGN – HORT 203

Spring 2009 Syllabus

INSTRUCTOR:

Dr. Jayne ZajicekOffice Hours by appointment

HFSB 422, 845-4482

TEACHING ASSISTANTS:

Aime Lillard, Lab CoordinatorOffice Hours by appointment

HFSB 423, 845-4255

Amy McFarlandOffice Hours – W 12:00-3:00

Sections 501, 504 R 12:00-4:00

HFSB 421, 845-4255

Danielle HammondOffice Hours – T 2:00-5:00

Section 502 R 12:00-4:00

HFSB 421, 845-4255

SUGGESTED REFERENCE TEXT: Flowers: Creative Design (Johnson, McKenzie, and Benz)

REQUIRED TEXT: HORT 203 Lab Manual (at Copy Corner)

OBJECTIVES:

Students will be able to define and identify the principles and elements of design used in floral composition and use appropriate terminology in describing and interpreting a floral composition.

Students will understand the design process.
Students will learn the history of Floral Art particularly as it relates to current practice.

Students will be able to describe the steps required to properly care for and handle floral materials.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES:

Course grade:

Each student's grade will be based on a total of 630 points for the semester. A standard grading scale will be utilized. However, the instructor reserves the right to curve individual exam or course grades upward if an individual or the class performance warrants such action. In no case will the curving of grades result in a worse grade than was earned using the standard scale enumerated herein. Do not count on a curved grading scale for the course. Extra credit work will not be assigned, put your efforts into assigned work.

EXAMS, QUIZZES, AND POINTS:

Exams 1,2,3 - 100 pts each 300 pts

3 quizzes @ 10 pts each 30 pts

Total Points 330 pts

FINAL GRADE:

Lecture330 ptsA = 567-630 pts

Lab300 ptsB = 504-566 pts

Total630 ptsC = 441-503 pts

D = 378-440 pts

F = 377 and below

LECTURE:

No electronic devices (laptop computers, palm pilots, raspberries, translators, calculators, cell phones, headphones, etc.) may be used during any lectures, exams, quizzes, or laboratory quizzes unless specifically requested in advance by student services on the student’s behalf or approved by the instructor.

Lecture Quizzes, Bonus Quizzes and Assignments:

All assignments are to be done individually unless you are directed otherwise by the instructor; any collaboration on said quizzes or assignments unless you are directed to do so by the instructor will constitute plagiarism. Students are expressly forbidden from copying any quiz or assignment handouts for use by other students; if students do so it will constitute cheating. Late quizzes and assignments will not be accepted. A medical excuse, as defined in the university handbook, or a university approved absence is required to avoid zero points on missed quizzes or assignments. The excused absences must be on the official university list, not just a note from another instructor. If another instructor wishes to request consideration for excusing students from lecture or laboratory sessions in HORT 203 to attend field trips or other activities for another class, approval must be requested in writing and approved by the HORT 203 instructor in advance of the activity. The activity must be on the official university list or approved by the HORT 203 instructor in advance of the activity before the excuse will be considered valid. Unexcused absences during exams, quizzes or assignments will result in a score of zero points for that exam, quiz or assignment.

Makeup Policy:

Makeup examinations or quizzes (see quiz section) will be granted only for excused absences (prior approval of the instructor, excuse from the student health center, or verifiable medical doctor's excuse if the student is out of town). Any lecture exam that is excused in advance by the instructor for a valid conflict, must be made up prior to the regularly scheduled examination. Makeups for lecture exams missed due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance deemed acceptable as an excuse by the instructor must be scheduled within twenty four hours of the originally scheduled exam time. Failure to contact the instructor (Dr. Zajicek) within this twenty four hour period with a valid medical excuse will result in a zero for that examination.

Attendance:

Attendance in lecture is not mandatory. Due to the nature of the material it is strongly encouraged that students attend lectures. Cell phones should be turned off during lecture periods. If a person’s cell phone rings, they are expected to turn it off immediately or leave.

AGGIE HORTICULTURE ONLINE:

Aggie Horticulture is a World Wide Web server connected online through Internet. Aggie Horticulture is accessible from any computer on campus (or anywhere in the world!) having Internet client software (for example: Internet Explorer or Netscape). Students will use Aggie Horticulture as a tool for accessing electronic databases of horticultural information. Also, some of the lectures will be posted on the HORT 203 web site. On those days you will be responsible for getting the lecture on-line and will not be attending class.

Flower Database:

TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE

INTRODUCTION

January 21Course Outline, Syllabus and Expectations, Use of the Web

TECHNIQUES OF FLORAL ART

January 26Tools and Mechanics (Chapter 15)

January 28The Design Process (Quiz 1 Assigned)

February 2Identification of Cut Flowers and Foliage (Chapter 13)

February 4Identification of Cut Flowers and Foliage (Chapter 13)

Demonstration of the Design Process

Quiz 1 on the Design Process Due

February 9Care and Handling of Cut Flowers and Foliage (Chapter14)

February 11Containers (Chapter 12)

February 16Containers (Chapter 12) (On-Line lecture, no class)

EXAM 1 – FEBRUARY 18

ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF FLORAL ART

February 23Elements of Floral Art (Chapter 2)

February 25Elements of Floral Art (Chapter 2)

(Quiz #2 Assigned)

March 2 Elements of Floral Art (Chapter 2)

Quiz 2 on Color Personalities Due

March 4 Principles of Floral Art (Chapter 3)

March 9 Principles of Floral Art (Chapter 3)

March 11Principles of Floral Art (Chapter 3)

DESIGN STYLES

March 16 -20SPRING BREAK

March 23Traditional Design Styles (Chapter 4-7)

March 25Advanced Design Styles (Chapters 8-11)

(Quiz #3 Assigned)

March 30Advanced Design Styles (Chapters 8-11)

Quiz 3 on Abstract Art Due

EXAM 2 – APRIL 1

HISTORY OF FLORAL DESIGN

April 6 Ancient History (Pg. 371)

April 8 European History (Pg. 371)

April 13 European History (Pg. 371)

April 15 European History (Pg. 371)

April 20 Oriental Design (Chapter 5)

April 22 United States History (Pg. 371)

April 27 United States History (Pg. 371)

EXAM 3–APRIL 29– Last day of class

AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT

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 are in Room 126 of the Koldus Building, or call 845-1637.

AGGIE CODE OF HONOR

Cheating and Plagiarism:

“An Aggie Does Not Lie, Cheat or Steal or Tolerate Those Who Do.” Cheating in any form during quizzes, take-home assignments, or exams, will result in a zero for that examination and possible other disciplinary actions per current TAMU Student Rules. Students observed giving or receiving answers during a quiz, exam, or assignment will receive a zero on that examination instrument. In the event of a repeat offense, an F will be assigned for the course. Copying or plagiarism (including failure to cite sources) on the assignments will result in a zero for the assignment. Cheating and plagiarism defrauds the instructor and fellow students, is a violation of the TAMU honor code, and will not be tolerated. All infractions will be reported via the Aggie Honor Code system ( and may result in more severe disciplinary actions than outlined above. Resources for students to clarify what is cheating plagiarism, and academic dishonesty can be accessed on the web at

Suggested Inclusions from Speaker of the TAMU Faculty Senate:

"The handouts used in this course are copyrighted. By “handouts”, I mean all materials generated for this class, which include but are not limited to syllabi, quizzes, exams, lab problems, in-class materials, review sheets, websites, and additional problem sets. Because these materials are copyrighted, you do not have the right to copy the handouts, unless I expressly grant permission.

As commonly defined, plagiarism consists of passing off as one’s own the ideas, words, writings, etc., which belong to another. In accordance with this definition, you are committing plagiarism if you copy the work of another person and turn it in as your own, even if you should have the permission of that person. Plagiarism is one of the worst academic sins, for the plagiarist destroys the trust among colleagues without which research cannot be safely communicated.

If you have any questions regarding plagiarism, please consult the latest issue of the Texas A&M University Student Rules, under the section “Scholastic Dishonesty”"

Acknowledgment of the terms of this class as stated in the above syllabus

I, the undersigned, acknowledge that I have read and understand the terms of this HORT 203 course syllabus (as stated in the preceding document) and that I agree to abide by the terms of this syllabus. All terms of this syllabus are subordinate to published TAMU policies and all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Subordination of one or more clauses in this syllabus does not render the remaining clauses unenforceable.

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