Course Description
Plant Identification and use will assist you to become familiar with the rules of plant identification and nomenclature. At the same time, you will learn about plant morphology and just what to look at to distinguish one plant from another. Your key to success in this course will be 'practice makes perfect'.
Course Outline
This class is an introduction to 100 plants grown in Canadian gardens focusing on their identification and use. It includes a guide to botanical nomenclature, the hierarchy of the plant kingdom and plant morphology. You will learn the use of a simple dichotomous key to aid in plant identification.
Topics include:
- Nomenclature
- Plant Anatomy
- Plant Identification and Use
- Dichotomous Keys
Marking Scheme
| Assignment 1 - Invasive Species | 5 |
| Term Assignment - Written article or leaflet | 25 |
| Plant Anatomy Test | 10 |
| Test 1 (After Plant ID Group 3) | 15 |
| Test 2 (After Plant ID Group 6) | 15 |
| Test 3 (After Plant ID Group 9) | 15 |
| Test 4 (includes all 10 groups) | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
Successful completion of the course requires a passing grade of 60% in each of the four sections. This is a combination of your grades from your tests and assignments. Students are required to complete all tests and assignments within the course.
Notes
Technical Requirements: Internet (High Speed preferred). Reliable compute/laptop. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word for submitting assignments.
Course Dates: Courses start three times a year, October 1, November 15, and February 1st. The registration deadline is one week prior to the start date of each course.
Number of Courses: Students are to take ONE course at a time per intake, unless otherwise approved by Extended Learning.
Refunds: Course refunds are eligible up until the registration deadline. After the registration deadline, there are no course refunds.
Prerequisites
It is recommended that the Master Gardener Program Courses be taken in the following order:
- The Science of Gardening
- Maintaining the Garden
- Plant ID and Use
- The Art of Gardening
Recommended For
Anyone who has a passion or interest in gardening in your backyard or community.
Anyone interested in working towards becoming a Master Gardener within the Master Gardeners of Ontario.
Anyone looking to expand on their gardening knowledge.Testimonials
"Yes definitely. Great experience and full of helpful hands on experience tips"Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Master Gardener Training Program - Ontario : Master Gardener Ontario