Elective course offerings vary with every catalog season. Browse this page to discover what's currently scheduled. Students in pursuit of a Certificate must complete at least 30 elective course hours.
Lichens are among the most unique, resilient organisms on Earth—and among the least understood. In this class, you'll explore the identification, natural history, and ecology of lichens of the Northeast, especially those in the NYC area.
Take
your
knowledge
of
botanical
nomenclature
to
the
next
level.
In
this
course,
you'll
look
closely
at
plants
to
better
understand
and
identify
their
diversity
and
similarities.
Examining
plant
structures
can
seem
tricky,
as
some
resemble
each
other
but
belong
more...
Discover how trees communicate via chemical signals in the air (to warn of insect attacks) and transfer nutrients to one another through complex underground fungal networks (sometimes to assist sick trees).
Discover the many herbs and spices prized for centuries to heal, to revitalize the immune system, and to treat and prevent asthma, insomnia, flu, and more.
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