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Plant Structure

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Get a solid grounding in the basic plant body-from the cell to the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruit. We'll use dissecting and compound light microscopes to observe plant anatomy, then introduce the base-level chemistry required to understand the world of plants.

Required Text:
Raven PH, Evert RF, & Eichhorn SE. Biology of Plants, 8th edition. W.H. Freeman, 2013.

Materials Information for Online Classes:
Please note, this course requires the purchase of materials. Please refer to the Materials List linked below for more information.

Schedule:

Every week on Wednesday, starting on 03/05/25 and ending on 04/30/25 (excluding 04/16/25)

Times:

06:00pm-09:00pm EST

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Instructor:

Lydia Paradiso Lydia Paradiso

Lydia Paradiso

Lydia Paradiso is currently a PhD student at the City University of New York and NYBG. Her research focuses on Larix (Pinaceae), a genus of deciduous conifers. She previously received a MSc in Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants from the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. Lydia is passionate about science education and communication, and has experience teaching in both formal and informal settings.

Location:

Online-Live,

Session Number:

253BOT315BO

Price:

Price Non-Member : $650.00
Member : $595.00
Central Park Conservancy : $590.00

Materials List:

Click here for materials list (BOT315O) (PDF Document)

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