Standard

 

FOR 103 - Dendrology

Course Description

Provides the basis for a fundamental understanding of the taxonomy and identification of trees and shrubs.  Topics include:  tree and shrub classification, tree and shrub identification, tree and shrub structure identification, and leaf structure identification.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Tree and Shrub Classification

Class

3

Tree and Shrub Identification

D. Lab

2

Tree and Shrub Structure Identification 

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Leaf Structure Identification

Credit

4

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

Provisional admission

Corequisite:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

TREE AND SHRUB CLASSIFICATION

10

0 

0 

 Classification

Define the terms associated with identifying trees and shrubs.

 

 

 

 

Explain how trees and shrubs are classified (binomial nomenclature) with scientific Latin terms.

 

 

 

 

Classify trees into three major groups (e.g., conifer, hardwoods, and palms).

 

 

 

TREE AND SHRUB IDENTIFICATION

10 

20 

0 

Commercial species identification

Identify the predominant commercial trees of Georgia, and other noteworthy trees of Georgia’s forest.

 

 

 

 

Name the predominant commercial trees of Georgia, and other noteworthy trees of Georgia’s forest.

 

 

 

 

Differentiate among the important commercial species found in Georgia.

 

 

 

TREE AND SHRUB STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION 

 5

0 

0 

 Plant Parts

Identify the main parts of trees and shrubs.

 

 

 

LEAF STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION

5 

0 

0 

 Leaf Structure

Identify leaf parts, leaf types, leaf shapes, and leaf arrangements.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

FOR 103 – Dendrology

 

Brown, C.L. & Kirkman, L.K. (1990). Trees of Georgia and Adjacent States. Portland: Timber Press.

Harlow, W.M., Harrar, E.S., Hardin, J.W. & White, F.M. (1996). Textbook of Dendrology (eighth edition). New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc.

Harrar, E.S. & Harrar, J.G. (1962), Guide to Southern Trees (second edition). New York: Dover Publications, Inc.

Duncan, W.H. & Duncan, M.B. (1988). Trees of the Southeastern United States. Athens: The University of Georgia Press.

Petrides, G.A. (1998). A Field Guide to Eastern Trees. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Bishop, G.N. & Peabody, G.F. (1996). Native Trees of Georgia. Georgia Forestry Commission.