10001118 Landscape Plant Identification Course Information Description Introduction to identification of woody trees, shrubs and common plant life in the Madison area. Emphasizes methods for identifying large and small canopy trees and ecological characteristics. Introduces industry context. Total Credits 2 Course Outcomes Identify plant parts and morphology used for identification Assessment Strategies Quiz Criteria Recognize leaf shape, bud arrangement, bark texture, ornamental property and tree form Differentiate between woody, deciduous, evergreens and perennials in Wisconsin Describe standards for tree naming (nomenclature) Use both common names and scientific taxonomy for genus and species Use dichotomous keys Assessment Strategies Quiz Criteria Use fundamental knowledge of plant morphology Identify unknown woody plant in the key Navigate decision making tree Identify trees and shrubs Assessment Strategies Quiz, Given specimen in lab or in field, Exam Criteria Apply accurate nomenclature for tree identification and naming Differentiate between species within a genus Develop methods for recognizing and recalling tree genus and species Utilize references for identifying characteristics of plants Identify ecological characteristics and cultural requirements of plants in urban settings Assessment Strategies Quiz Criteria Identify geographic origin of common plants used in urban projects Determine what impacts tree vitality, such as soil types, climate, sun/shade requirements, hydrology Explain characteristics of urban environments for tree vitality Examine tree development over time Assessment Strategies Quiz Criteria Explain characteristics of nursery stock Explore basic principles of identification of young and mature trees of the same species Describe varied growth rate between species Examine principles of tree measurement