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Computers in Horticultural Management

The Ohio State University
Department of Horticulture & Crop Science
Winter Quarter, 2005

H&CS 560
4 Credits - Winter Quarter, 2005

General Information

Instructor

Dr. Timothy Rhodus, Professor (background info and photo)
Department of Horticulture & Crop Science

Office Hours

Monday through Thursday by appointment
Rm 225 Howlett Hall
phone: 292-3871
e-mail: Rhodus.1@osu.edu

Class times

9:00-11:00 a.m., Monday in Rm. 272 Howlett Hall
9:00-11:00 a.m., Wednesday in Rm. 116 Howlett Hall

Prerequisite

Desire to learn more about computer technologies and how they can assist professional horticulturists.

Textbook

None required. A variety of online references will be developed throughout the quarter and made available. For those desiring more information, I will gladly advise you on what may be helpful. The course website is: hcs.osu.edu/hcs560

Course Objectives

This course is intended to be an introduction to the variety of computer technologies that show potential for horticulture. Issues related to hardware and software evaluation, purchasing, and implementation will be presented.

Specific objectives include:

  • Familiarize students with the variety of computer technologies available to a horticultural manager and their possible applications.
  • Develop skills in using the Internet to access and disseminate information.
  • Provide the opportunity for students to work collaboratively on expanding the web resources of our department's website.
  • Prepare students to evaluate, utilize, and develop computer applications which will benefit them in their career.

Evaluation

Course grade will be determined by the following: Lab Projects: 6 at 50 points = 300 points, Term Project: 200 points, Midterm: 100 points, Final: 100 points, and Participation: 100 points. Total: 800 points

93 - 100% = A

87 - 89% = B+

77 - 79% = C+

67 - 69% = D+

90 - 92% = A-

83 - 86% = B

73 - 76% = C

63 - 66% = D

80 - 82% = B-

70 - 72% = C-

For ALL assignments, students are expected to revise and resubmit their work until it meets the stated requirements. Assignments not turned in by the due date will loose 2 points per day - NO EXCEPTIONS.

Grades will be posted and available to each of you through the course WebCT website. Directions: Connect to: http://class.osu.edu , Enter your OSU Username and Password, Click on the link for HCS560, click on the link for Assignments and Tests, and finally, click on Grades.

Academic Misconduct

You will be trusted to act in good faith by performing your own work on all assignments. Academic misconduct of any kind will not be tolerated. Examples of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to cases of plagiarism. If a student has breached the trust placed on him/her, I will report this through appropriate channels to the University Committee on Academic Misconduct (Faculty Rule 335-5-54). The Code of Student Conduct and the Procedures of the Committee on Academic Misconduct thoroughly cover the subjects of academic misconduct and its treatment, if you require further information.


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