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Basic Landscape
AGR 112
02
03
4 hours/week

WEEKLY SCHEME OF WORK / SEMESTER DEC-APR 2012

No.
1.

Week

Topic

03/12-9/12

2.

3.

10/12-16/12

17/12-23/12

Hrs

Icebreaking and Introduction of Course

1.0

Overview of Horticulture
Divisions of horticulture
Importance of horticulture and landscape industry
a. Economy
b. Esthetic
c. Environment

1.4

Malaysian Landscape Heritage, Islamic Perspectives

2.0
2.1

Basic Plant Science

Plant Taxonomy

2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5

Horticultural Classification
Plant Structure
Basic Reproduction
Requirements for plant life

4.
5.

24/12-30/12
31/12-06/01

6.

07/01-13/01

4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3

Management and Development of Nursery

Planning and selection
Important structures and layouts
Maintenance of a nursery

7.

14/01-20/01

5.0
5.1
5.2

Propagation in Containers
Types of containers
Propagation medium

3.0
3.1
3.2

SEMESTER BREAK
Propagation of ornamental plants
Growth hormones
Breeding techniques
a. Seeding
b. Cutting
c. Marcotting and layering
d. Grafting
e. Using special plant parts
f. Microculture

Note

5.3
8.

21/01-27/01

Propagation of seedlings
REVISION
TEST 1

1
2

6.0
6.1

Introduction to Landscape Design

Key players in the landscape industry and their roles

9.

28/01-03/02

6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6

Principles of design; site organization

The design process
Function of plants in design
Drafting and graphics standards for landscape design
Understanding Plan, Section and Elevation drawings

10.

04/02-10/02

7.0
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4

Turf Grass
Importance and usage of turf grasses
Types of turf grasses in Malaysia
Selection of turf grasses
Techniques of planting

11.

11/02-17/02

12.

18/02-24/02

8.0
8.1
8.2

Golf Course Management

Golf industry in Malaysia
Responsibilities of the superintendent
Maintenance

13.

25/02-03/03

9.0
9.1
9.2

Orchids
Types
Propagation
Transplanting & Potting
Planting Methods
Maintenance

14.

04/03-10/03

10.1

Bonsai

10.2

Topiary

10.3
10.4

Terrarium
Rock Gardens

REVISION FOR TEST 2

TEST 2
REVISION FOR FINAL EXAM

2
2
4

15.

11/03-17/03

16.

18/03 -24/03

SEMESTER BREAK 2

Assessment
Monthly tests
Project(s)
Final examination

:
:
:

40%
20%
40%

Recommended Text
1.

Mustaffa Kamal M. Shariff. 1989. Hortikultur Hiasan dan Landskap. Dewan Bahasa dan
Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur.

2.

Garis Panduan Landskap Negara. 1995. Jabatan Perancangan Bandar dan Desa
Semenanjung Malaysia.

3.

Nor Ain Mohd. Rejab. 1993. Landskap Kediaman. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. Kuala
Lumpur.

References
1. Poincelot, R.P. 2004. Sustainable Horticulture: Today and Tomorrow. Prentice Hall.
2. Brooks, J. 1991. The Book of Garden Design. MacMillan Pub. Co.
3. Carr, D. 1989. Topiary and Plant Sculpture. Crowood Press.
4.

Chaniago, D dan Mohd Saufi abdullah. 1980. Soft Landscaping: Popular

Roadside Trees of Malaysia. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur.

5. Emmons, R.D. 1984. Turfgrass Science and Management. Delmar Pub. Inc.
6. Ingels, J.E. 1987. Landscaping: Principles and Practices, 3rd edition. Delmar Publishing Co.
7. Ismail Saidin. 1977. Bunga-bungaan Malaysia. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur.
8. Lesniewicz, P. 1987. Bonsai : The Complete Guide to Art and Technique. Blandford Press.
9. Sahadevan, N. 1987. Green fingers. Sahadevan Publishing Sdn. Bhd.
10. Singapore Gardening Society. 1972. A Gardening Handbook for Singapore and Malaysia:
The Basic Problems. SGS Publication.
11. Turgeon, A.J. 1985. Turfgrass Management. Reston Publication Co, Inc.
12. Wright, R.C.M. and A. Titchmarsh. 1982. A Complete Book of Plant Propagation. Ward Lock
Limited, London.