Botany I - Plant Physiology and Taxonomy Warnborough College

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