Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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Meeting location information can now be found on student schedules in ESTHER (for students) or on the Course Roster in ESTHER (for faculty and instructors).Additional information available here.
BIOS 207 001 (CRN: 23916)
GARDEN SCIENCE
Long Title: GARDEN SCIENCE
Department: Biosciences
Instructor: Novak, Joseph
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:59PM TR (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Section Max Enrollment: 50
Section Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 5:54AM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Description: Introduction to the fundamentals of garden science with emphasis on organic gardening and ecosystem. Plant systematics, morphology, physiology, growth and development; and the plant’s environment will be discussed. Production practices will be covered for common food and ornamental crops. Lab activities include propagating, growing and using garden crops and managing soil and other environmental aspects affecting the garden.
Students cannot receive credit for both BIOS 207 and BIOS 204