Plant Science I
Biology
A course by
Lincoln University
An introduction to the functions and structure of higher plants, exploring their roles in ecosystems, evolutionary relationships, and principles of plant identification within agriculture and horticulture contexts.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University Main Campus, Lincoln
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Understand plants' fundamental role in ecosystems
Demonstrate how plants drive biological processes on earth and are foundational to natural, agricultural, and urban ecosystems.
Interpret plant evolutionary relationships
Describe basic evolutionary relationships between different plant families and their impact on plant form and function.
Identify major economic plants and weeds
Identify key economic plants and common weeds significant in primary production and apply identification principles to other plants.
What You're Signing Up For
Plant Science I introduces students to the basic structure and function of higher plants, the evolutionary relationships among plant families, and the significance of plants in natural, agricultural, and urban ecosystems. The course covers major economic plants and common weeds, principles of plant identification, and the use of botanical terminology to describe agricultural, horticultural, and native plants.
Course Content
- Structure and function of higher plants
- Biological processes driven by plants
- Evolutionary relationships between plant families
- Economic plants and common weeds in primary production
- Principles of plant identification
- Botanical terminology for agricultural, horticultural and native plants
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Horticulture
Biosciences
Future employment opportunities might be
Agricultural technician
Horticultural assistant
Plant scientist (entry-level roles)
Research assistant in plant biology
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