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Overview
The Botany I - Plant Physiology and Taxonomy course from Warnborough College satisfies the Royal Horticulture Society’s Module B of the Advanced Certificate in Horticulture.
Aims
- On succesful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the relationship between the scientific principles of this unit and horticultural practices
- 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
Programme Structure
Course include:
- Taxonomic Classification of Plants
- Cells and Tissues
- Specific Vegetative Parts of a Plant
- Flowers and Fruit
- Seed and the Developing Embryo
- Photosynthesis and Growing Plants
- Respiration
- The Role of Water
- Movement of Water and Assimilates through a Plant
- The Effects of Tropisms and Other Growth Movements
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- You may enrol and start at any time of the year – it’s all self-paced.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Botany Physiology View 4 other Short Courses in Physiology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Discover the world of Botany under the guidence of an international team of outstanding tutors.This is very much an “applied” course, with relevance to the real world.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents395 GBP / full≈ 395 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents395 GBP / full≈ 395 GBP / full
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