Home Study - Applied Plant Science Course
Apply plant science to commercial situations" Clients... that have completed courses with ACS that we have spoken to, have all been extremely happy. Leanne & myself are more than happy with the assistance we received and the prompt attention."
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- Develop your knowledge of applying plant science.
- Highly experienced tutors.
- Study in your own home at your own pace.
- Learn theoretical and skill based knowledge.
Develop a foundation for applying plant science in commercial situations. Many industries offer significant employment or business opportunities for people who have a moderate understanding of plant science, provided this knowledge is accompanied with a real sense of how it can be applied for commercial benefit in the real world. Unfortunately scientific training is often either too theoretical (lacking relevance to commerce), or too strongly skills based (i.e. how to perform tasks without a solid understanding of the science behind the task). This course is something between those extremes. The certificate consists of 8 individual modules and 100 hour Industry Meetings or Research Project.
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COURSE STRUCTURE
MODULE 1: BOTANY I - PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND TAXONOMY BSC104
This short course is primarily an introduction to plant physiology and taxonomy, with some general botany including morphology and anatomy. It satisfies the learning criteria of the Royal Horticulture Society's Module B of the Advanced Certificate in Horticulture.
The ten lessons cover:
- Taxonomic Classification of Plants
- Cells and Tissues
- Specific Vegetative Parts of a Plant
- Flowers and Fruit
- Seed and the Developing Embryo
- Photosynthesis and Growing Plants
- Respiration
- The Role of Water
- Movement of Water and Assimilates through a Plant
- The Effects of Growth Movements
MODULE 2: TREES FOR REHABILITATION (LANDCARE REAFFORESTATION) BHT205
This course develops an understanding of environmental systems and the rehabilitation of degraded landscapes with an emphasis on trees.
The lessons are:
- Approaches to Land Rehabilitation
- Ecology of Soils and Plant Health
- Introduction to Seed Propagation Techniques
- Propagation and Nursery Stock
- Dealing with Chemical Problems
- Physical Plant Effects on Degraded Sites
- Plant Establishment Programs
- Hostile Environments
- Plant Establishment Care
- Rehabilitating Degraded Sites
MODULE 3: BIOCHEMISTRY 1- PLANTS BSC102
Biochemistry is the chemistry of living things. This introductory course concentrates on the chemistry of plants. Some secondary school chemistry will be helpful though it is not essential.
There are nine lessons as follows:
- Introduction
- Lipids and Proteins
- Enzymes
- Nitrogen and the Nitrogen Cycle
- Photosynthesis and Respiration
- Assimilation and Transpiration
- Acidity and Alkalinity
- Chemical Analysis
- Biochemical Applications
MODULE 4: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FOR CONSULTANTS BBS301
This course is a valuable guide to setting up and operating a consulting business in any profession. It has been developed to complement studies in the various disciplines taught by this school, including Psychology, Horticulture, Agriculture, Leisure Studies, Business Management and
Environmental Management.
Lesson include:
- Determining if a Consultancy Practice is for You
- Planning a Consultancy Practice 1
- Planning a Consultancy Practice 2
- Knowing What to Charge
- Setting up your Practice
- Keeping Accounts & Records
- How to Generate Business & Keep It
- Maintaining your Consultancy Practice
MODULE 5: INDUSTRY MEETINGS (100 Hrs) or RESEARCH PROJECT 1
Industry Meetings can be satisfied by showing documentary proof of attendance at a combination of seminars, conferences, trade shows and/or committee meetings.
Research Project I
This module develops your ability to plan and conduct research into a current issue in your chosen discipline; and to complete a descriptive report based on that research.
There are 7 lessons as follows:
- Determining Research Needs
- Research Methods
- Using Statistics
- Research Reports
- Searching For Information
- Conducting Statistical Research
- Reporting On A Research Project
Modules 6-9 - any four of the following:
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Home Study - Applied Plant Science Course
Apply plant science to commercial situations
- Develop your knowledge of applying plant science.
- Highly experienced tutors.
- Study in your own home at your own pace.
- Learn theoretical and skill based knowledge.
Develop a foundation for applying plant science in commercial situations. Many industries offer significant employment or business opportunities for people who have a moderate understanding of plant science, provided this knowledge is accompanied with a real sense of how it can be applied for commercial benefit in the real world. Unfortunately scientific training is often either too theoretical (lacking relevance to commerce), or too strongly skills based (i.e. how to perform tasks without a solid understanding of the science behind the task). This course is something between those extremes. The certificate consists of 8 individual modules and 100 hour Industry Meetings or Research Project.
Accredition: International Accreditation and Recognition Council - I.A.R.C.
