Plant Taxonomy and Identification

BIOLGY X 424.41

This course introduces students to the tools needed for navigating and identifying the diverse kingdom of plants.

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What you can learn.

  • Scientific classification and naming
  • The difference between major plant groups
  • Plant terminology for describing plants
  • Characteristics of common flowering plants
  • Use of plant identification keys

About this course:

This course introduces students to the tools needed for navigating and identifying the diverse kingdom of plants. Topics include: scientific classification and naming, differences between major plant groups, terminology for describing plant anatomy, characteristics of common flowering plant families, and use of identification tools such as keys.

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Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.

This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

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