Botany I - Plant Physiology and Taxonomy, Certificate | Part time online | Warnborough College | United Kingdom
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Botany I - Plant Physiology and Taxonomy

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Discover the world of Botany. The Botany I - Plant Physiology and Taxonomy course from Warnborough College contains the basis of plant science, and is an introduction to plant physiology and taxonomy, covering general botany including morphology and anatomy.

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

The course is divided into 10 lessons as follows:

  • 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

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Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online
  • Self-paced

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.

Tuition Fee

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    395 GBP/full
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  • National

    395 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 395 GBP for the full programme

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