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Plant Taxonomy and Identification

BIOLGY X 424.41

This course introduces students to the tools needed for navigating and identifying the diverse kingdom of plants.

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Winter
Online
Starting at $499.00
As few as 6 weeks
2.0

What you can learn.

  • Scientific classification and naming
  • The difference between major plant groups
  • Plant terminology for describing plants
  • Characteristics of common flowering plants
  • Use of plant identification keys

About this course:

This course introduces students to the tools needed for navigating and identifying the diverse kingdom of plants. Topics include: scientific classification and naming, differences between major plant groups, terminology for describing plant anatomy, characteristics of common flowering plant families, and use of identification tools such as keys.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Valerie Wong
405749
Fee:
$499.00
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Notes

This is an online course. Optional Zoom "Drop-In" meetings TBD
Core course in the Horticulture Certificate. 
Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Valerie Wong
405748
Fee:
$499.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

This is an Online course. Optional Zoom "Drop-In" meetings TBD
Core course in the Horticulture Certificate. 
Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements

This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

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