Botany & Plant Physiology

Course Descriptions

Botany - In Botany students learn the principles of plant biology, germination, propagation, genetics, growth, and development of a variety of agricultural plants through many hands-on projects. Students also learn laboratory techniques and best practices from the field of Plant Biology when designing and conducting their own experiments on determining the ideal growing conditions for their species of plant(s). Students use conventional growing methods, at first, then progress to alternative growing methods, such as grow tents, hydroponic and aquaponic systems.

Plant Physiology - In Plant Physiology students learn about different plant structures and their functioning by analyzing processes in plants, namely – photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, respiration, transportation, and ultimately plant development and growth by conducting experiments. Students measure a variety of plant biometrics (e.g. oxygen, carbon dioxide, humidity, etc.) using sensors, which is used to create graphs for further analysis. Students also learn laboratory techniques and best practices from the field of Plant Physiology when designing and conducting their own experiments on determining the ideal growing conditions for their species of plant(s). Students use conventional growing methods, at first, then progress to alternative growing methods, such as grow tents,  hydroponic and aquaponic systems, and tissue culture.