This class is aimed at people interested in understanding the basic science of plant biology. In this four lecture series, we'll first learn about the structure-function of plants and of plant cells. Then we'll try to understand how plants grow and develop, making such complex structures as flowers. Once we know how plants grow and develop, we'll then delve into understanding photosynthesis - how plants take carbon dioxide from the air and water from soil, and turn this into oxygen for us to breathe
Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology
Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology
Instructor: Professor Daniel Chamovitz, Ph.D.
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This is a wonderful course, but I am having trouble in getting certificate. I thought I will get a quick solution from help center, however was never as expected.
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The instructor is such a good storyteller. He conveys the knowledge effectively in a pleasant and humorous manner. I would fully recommend taking it even for leisure learning.
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Very good. Each class is presented in a easy way, with short class, avoiding the course to become preachy, and with good classes about plant biotechnology
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