Supplemental Class Information
Pre-Requisite
= HORT 201 or plant science course; SOILS 201
A. Text: (Not required, but one of the following
recommended)
1. Hiller, L.K. 1977. Commercial Vegetable
Crops (2nd Ed). WSU Duplicating and Mailing.
2. Swiader, J.M., J.P. McCollum, and G.W. Ware. 1992. Producing Vegetable Crops (4th Ed). Interstate Publishers Inc, Danville, IL.
B. Also on Reserve:
**1. Thompson, H.C. and W.C. Kelly. 1957.
Vegetable Crops (5th Ed). McGraw-Hill, NY.
2. Peirce, L.C. 1987. Vegetables:
Characteristics, Production, and Marketing. John Wiley & Sons, New York.
3. Yamaguchi, M. 1983. World
Vegetables--Principles, Production and Nutritive Values. AVI Publishing Co Inc,
Westport, CT.
4. Splittstoesser, W.E. 1979.
Vegetable Growing Handbook. AVI Publishing Co Inc, Westport, CT.
5. Janick, J. 1986. Horticultural
Science (4th Ed). WH Freeman and Co.
C. Helpful References:
1. 1957 Yearbook of Agriculture--Soil
2. 1961 Yearbook of
Agriculture--Seeds
** 3. Maynard, D.N. and G.J.
Hochmuth. 1997. Knott's Handbook for Vegetable Growers (4th Ed). John Wiley
& Sons
** 4. United Fresh Fruit and
Vegetable Association. 1980. Vegetable Facts and Pointers.
D. Seating:
No assignment of seats. However,
after the first week students are requested to keep the same locations for the
rest of the term. This assists me in becoming acquainted and learning names.
E. Attendance:
Will be expected but not recorded.
Absences because of illness, personal crises, mandated court appearances, and
similar reasons will be accommodated as long as such absences are not excessive
and notification is provided to instructor. Excused absences will be easier to
secure if notification is given prior to any known or planned event. Students
who attempt to gain advantage through abuse of this policy (eg, by providing
false information to the instructor) may be referred to the Office of Student
Affairs.
F. Disabilities:
Reasonable accommodations are
available for students who have a documented disability. Please notify the
instructor during the first week of class of any accommodations needed for the
course. Late notification may cause the requested accommodations to be
unavailable. All accommodations must be approved and on file at the Disability
Resource Center (DRC) in Administration Annex 206, 335-1566. You must complete
and sign an Accommodation Form with a DRC staff member and present this to the
instructor for my signature.
G. Quizzes:
There will be a few quizzes as
announced, and perhaps some unannounced. No make-ups permitted except for
medical and similar reasons.
H. Exams:
There will be four 1-hour
prelims. Dates are shown in lecture outline. The fourth prelim will be given
during Finals Week but will not be comprehensive.
I. Term Paper:
A term paper is not required but may
be written for extra credit or to replace a low prelim score. Additional
information is presented in the Appendix of the Class Manual.
J. Grades:
These will be based on the following
calculations:
Quizzes
and Problems = 25%
4
1-hour Prelims = 75%
Letter grade distribution will be
determined for each class and will generally follow, but not be restricted to,
the format as follows:
|
|
87-89 B+ |
77-79 C+ |
65-69 D+ |
|
95-100 A |
83-86 B |
73-76 C |
60-64 D |
|
90-94 A- |
80-82 B- |
70-72 C- |
<59 F |
Adjustments will be made at the
discretion of the instructor with proper notification given to the students.
K. Office Hours:
Will be established and announced
during the first week of classes.
L. Office:
Johnson Hall 137B [WSU-Pullman Campus
Zip = 6414]
Office Phone: 335-3446 FAX: 335-8690
Home Phone: 332-3763 e-mail: hillerl@wsu.edu
Last Revised 8-9-00 ES