Study this Botany Course Online

If you love plants or horticulture, study this botany course online and improve your plant knowledge about plants in a ‘hands-on’ way.  You will learn how to collect samples and preserve them, you will learn about role and functions of different sections of plants and much more.

  • learn how to prepare a collection of pressed, dried, plants
  • work in nature – collecting samples and studying ecology
  • work in a lab – conduct research on plant tissues and processes

Duration: 100 hours

COURSE AIMS

On completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of the Plant Kingdom and understanding of the taxonomic hierarchy
  • Identify and describe the different types of plant cells and tissues, their structure and function
  • Determine the role and function of specific vegetative parts of the plant
  • Determine the role and function of the reproductive parts of the plant
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of the seed in the life cycle of the plant
  • Explain the mechanism and the role of photosynthesis in the metabolism of plants and relate to plant growth in controlled environments
  • Explain the mechanism and the role of respiration in the metabolism of plants
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of water in the plant
  • Review the movement of water, solutes and assimilates through the plant
  • Understand the effects of tropisms and other plant movements on growth and development
  • Undertake risk assessments relevant to the learning outcomes in this unit

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course is divided into 10 lessons as follows:

  1. Taxonomic Classification of Plants – History of taxonomy, Binomial system, Levels of classification, Families, Principle of priority, Name changes, Hybrids, Varieties, Cultivars, Abbreviations, Botanical keys, Key to Phyla, etc.
  2. Cells and Tissues – Types of Plant Cells, Plant Tissue, Primary and Secondary Growth
  3. Specific Vegetative Parts of a Plant – Stem Formation, Leaf Structure and Leaf Arrangement, Root Structure
  4. Flowers and Fruit – The Flower, Inflorescence (panicle, umbel, composite head), fruits (simple, aggregate, multiple), Reproductive Growth and Development
  5. Seed and the Developing Embryo – Seed Structure, Food Storage Organs, Seed Coats, Embryo, Seed Germination, Requirements, Stimulants, Inhibitors
  6. Photosynthesis and Growing Plants – Photosynthetic Apparatus, Process, Gas Exchange, Light transformation to Energy
  7. Respiration – Stages of Respiration, the Krebs Cycle, Electron

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  • Experienced Tutor support
  • Certificate sent to you
  • Online study (Printed notes available)
  • Self paced - no set timetable
  • 12 months to complete course

$599.00

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    • Experienced Tutor support
    • Certificate sent to you
    • Online study (Printed notes available)
    • Self paced - no set timetable
    • 12 months to complete course

    $599.00

    Send me a free info pack

      CourseStream Accreditation.
      Accredited courses.
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      Study this Botany Course Online

      If you love plants or horticulture, study this botany course online and improve your plant knowledge about plants in a ‘hands-on’ way.  You will learn how to collect samples and preserve them, you will learn about role and functions of different sections of plants and much more.

      • learn how to prepare a collection of pressed, dried, plants
      • work in nature – collecting samples and studying ecology
      • work in a lab – conduct research on plant tissues and processes

      Duration: 100 hours

      COURSE AIMS

      On completion of this course, students will be able to:

      • Demonstrate a knowledge of the Plant Kingdom and understanding of the taxonomic hierarchy
      • Identify and describe the different types of plant cells and tissues, their structure and function
      • Determine the role and function of specific vegetative parts of the plant
      • Determine the role and function of the reproductive parts of the plant
      • Demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of the seed in the life cycle of the plant
      • Explain the mechanism and the role of photosynthesis in the metabolism of plants and relate to plant growth in controlled environments
      • Explain the mechanism and the role of respiration in the metabolism of plants
      • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of water in the plant
      • Review the movement of water, solutes and assimilates through the plant
      • Understand the effects of tropisms and other plant movements on growth and development
      • Undertake risk assessments relevant to the learning outcomes in this unit

      COURSE STRUCTURE

      The course is divided into 10 lessons as follows:

      1. Taxonomic Classification of Plants – History of taxonomy, Binomial system, Levels of classification, Families, Principle of priority, Name changes, Hybrids, Varieties, Cultivars, Abbreviations, Botanical keys, Key to Phyla, etc.
      2. Cells and Tissues – Types of Plant Cells, Plant Tissue, Primary and Secondary Growth
      3. Specific Vegetative Parts of a Plant – Stem Formation, Leaf Structure and Leaf Arrangement, Root Structure
      4. Flowers and Fruit – The Flower, Inflorescence (panicle, umbel, composite head), fruits (simple, aggregate, multiple), Reproductive Growth and Development
      5. Seed and the Developing Embryo – Seed Structure, Food Storage Organs, Seed Coats, Embryo, Seed Germination, Requirements, Stimulants, Inhibitors
      6. Photosynthesis and Growing Plants – Photosynthetic Apparatus, Process, Gas Exchange, Light transformation to Energy
      7. Respiration – Stages of Respiration, the Krebs Cycle, Electron

      Enrol Now

      • Experienced Tutor support
      • Certificate sent to you
      • Online study (Printed notes available)
      • Self paced - no set timetable
      • 12 months to complete course

      $599.00

       

      Get a Free Info Pack!

        CourseStream Accreditation.
        Accredited courses.