Introduction to Botany
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Learn plant biology basics with this free online Introduction to Botany course. Explore plant structure, function, and classification today!
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Understanding Plants - What a Plant Knows
For centuries we have collectively marveled at plant diversity and formâfrom Charles Darwinâs early fascination with stems and flowers to Seymour Krelbornâs distorted doting in Little Shop of Horrors. This course intends to present an intriguing and scientifically valid look at how plants themselves experience the worldâfrom the colors they see to the sensations they feel. Highlighting the latest research in genetics and more, we will delve into the inner lives of plants and draw parallels with the human senses to reveal that we have much more in common with sunflowers and oak trees than we may realize. Weâll learn how plants know up from down, how they know when a neighbor has been infested by a group of hungry beetles, and whether they appreciate the music youâve been playing for them or if theyâre just deaf to the sounds around them. Weâll explore definitions of memory and consciousness as they relate to plants in asking whether we can say that plants might even be aware of their surroundings. This highly interdisciplinary course meshes historical studies with cutting edge modern research and will be relevant to all humans who seek their place in nature. This class has three main goals: 1. To introduce you to basic plant biology by exploring plant senses (sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste, balance). 2. To introduce you to biological research and the scientific method. 3. To get the student to question life in general and what defines us as humans. Once you've taken this course, if you are interested in a more in-depth study of plants, check out my follow-up course, Fundamentals of Plant Biology (https://www.coursera.org/learn/plant-biology/home/welcome). In order to receive academic credit for this course you must successfully pass the academic exam on campus. For information on how to register for the academic exam â https://tauonline.tau.ac.il/registration Additionally, you can apply to certain degrees using the grades you received on the courses. Read more on this here â https://go.tau.ac.il/b.a/mooc-acceptance Teachers interested in teaching this course in their class rooms are invited to explore our Academic High school program here â https://tauonline.tau.ac.il/online-highschool
In Defense of Plants
Plants are everything. They are also incredibly interesting. From the smallest duckweed to the tallest redwood, the botanical world is full of wonder. Tune in for a podcast celebrating everything botany.
Botany Podcast
Botany Works Artist Podcast- a podcast created by artist for artists, illustrators, creatives, and aspiring designers and art lovers. It is a weekly podcast by Ping He. As a creative entrepreneur herself, Ping shares her insight and tips in addition to interviewing seasonal professionals who provide practical tactics and clarity to help listeners walk away with actionable items for improving their personal and professional life. Botany Works Artist Podcast promotes a community of women artists supporting each other through exploration and process while equipping them with a professional toolkit to become successful and thriving artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...