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General Botany for Gardeners

BIOLGY X 496.2

Botany, the scientific study of plants, is the basis for understanding and using plants in the human habitat; covering plant diversity, physiology, and natural adaptation as a foundation for applied uses and plantings.

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What you can learn.

Explain relationships among different modes of plant reproduction and genetic inheritance
Establish literacy in botanical nomenclature and terminology
Recognize plant adaptations and connect them to the environment
Develop foundational familiarity with plant diversity

About this course:

This course provides a general introduction to the study of plant structures and functions, emphasizing these aspects as they relate to the natural survival and cultivation of plants. Topics include types and functions of leaves, stems, flowers and fruits; plant-water relations; basic genetics; ecological tolerances; and an introduction to plant names and groupings. Many of the topics include ample hands-on experience with plants.

Spring 2025 Schedule

March 31 - June 13

This section has no set meeting times.

Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Leslie F. Halleck

401853

Fee:

$697.00

Online

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Notes

This is an Online course with no set class meetings.
Optional weekly Zoom Q&A sessions to be determined.
Core course in Horticulture Certificate. Elective course in the Landscape Architecture certificate.
Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after April 13, 2025

Course Requirements

Book: Botany for Gardeners, 3rd or 4th Edition (Science for Gardeners) by Brian Capon

ISBN 160469095X

March 31 - June 13

This section has no set meeting times.

Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

See Details

Instructor: Leslie F. Halleck

401852

Fee:

$697.00

Online

Updating...

See Details

Notes

This is an Online course with no set class meetings.
Optional weekly Zoom Q&A sessions to be determined.
Core course in Horticulture Certificate. Elective course in the Landscape Architecture certificate.
Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after April 13, 2025

Course Requirements

Book: Botany for Gardeners, 3rd or 4th Edition (Science for Gardeners) by Brian Capon

ISBN 160469095X