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Botany

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Overview

This course on botany aims to help learners understand the fundamental concepts of plant biology, including plant cells, tissues, anatomy, growth mechanisms, and pigments. The course covers plant classification, from vascular to nonvascular plants, and explores the diversity of plant life cycles. Students will also learn about plant responses to the environment, photosynthesis types, and the principles and applications of dendrochronology. The teaching method involves a series of lectures and discussions. This course is designed for individuals interested in gaining knowledge about plants and their biological systems.

Syllabus

Introduction to Botany.
Types of Plant Cells.
Types of Plant Tissues.
Plant Anatomy and Structure.
Mechanisms of Plant Growth.
Plant Pigments.
Overview of Plant Classification: Vascular and Nonvascular Plants.
Bryophytes and the Life Cycle of Plants.
Lycophytes: Early Vascular Plants.
Ferns: The Emergence of Roots and Stems.
Gymnosperms: Long-Distance Pollination.
Angiosperms: Flowering Plants.
Plant Responses to the Environment: Tropisms and Defenses.
Angiosperm Diversity: Monocots and Eudicots.
Types of Photosynthesis in Plants: C3, C4, and CAM.
Introduction to Dendrochronology.
Core Principles and Concepts of Dendrochronology.
The Structure of Wood and Ring Anomalies.
Techniques for Sampling and Analysis in Dendrochronology.
Applications of Dendrochronology.

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  • Breyner Ariza Pineda
    Very Good!really useful, easy to use and excellent content! The theme is appropriate and covers very practical aspects and very well explained.
  • very well explained, provided lot of information about wood ,its very helpful in understanding of Dendrology .

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