207-153 Horticultural Science

This subject covers:

• the nature of matter;

• chemical symbols, valency and the periodic table;

• plant nutrients and their relationship to pH;

• principles and units of measurement and energy balances; and

• taxonomic approaches to plant description, plant anatomy and morphology (roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits).

Two 2-hour written examinations worth 60% of final marks, two written assignments (20%) and practical reports worth 20% of final marks.