Description
Here’s the introduction to the secret life of plants you’ve been waiting for…
An Online Course Designed To Make You A Better Family Herbalist!
Enrol today and your understanding and practice of herbalism and herbal medicine making will take a giant leap forward…
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Email didi@nutriserve.co.za or WhatsApp +27 082 416 7145
Basic botany and plant identification are absolutely essential skills in the repertoire of the family herbalist, traditional healer or holistic health practitioner.
This 4 module online course provides a basic introduction to the field of botany, plant naming (nomenclature), plant classification (taxonomy) and external characteristics (morphology) from a herbal medicine perspective.
This course is intended for people who have little or no botanical background and who want to develop a working knowledge of herbs.
Unlike other online programs available on this subject this is not just an e-book labelled as a course.
Basic Botany for Family Herbalists is a fully-fledged distance learning program complete with learning outcomes, learning activities, assignments, online quizzes, and tutor support. These are all designed to help you become the family herbalist and budding ethnobotanist you’ve always dreamed of.
Module 1: The Scope and Importance of Botany
In this introductory module, you will start your exploration of the field of botany and you will discover why herbalists need a working knowledge of botany. You will also get to know the various “botanist hats” we wear as family herbalists and green healers
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
- Define the term botany.
- List the roles of plants in the living world.
- Explain why herbalists and green healers need to study botany.
- Describe three basic subdivisions of botany applicable to herbalists.
Module 2: Introductory Plant Taxonomy
When herbalists use herbs, especially medicinally, there is no room for mistaken identity. In this module, we look at the classification, or taxonomy, of plants in more detail, and we learn how they are classified and named.
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
- Describe the classification of plants.
- Name the father of modern taxonomy.
- Write plant names in the proper scientific manner.
- Research the classification of plants using an online database.
- List reasons for knowing the characteristics of plant families.
Module 3: Basic Plant Morphology
In this module, you will develop a basic working knowledge of flowering plant morphology. There are a bewilderingly large number of morphology terms but we will only explore some of the more commonly used ones.
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
- Describe the life cycle of a plant.
- Name and describe the most common plant habits.
- Name the parts of the three basic plant organs.
- Name the parts of a typical flower.
Module 4: A Primer on Plant Identification
Plant identification is a valuable skill in the arsenal of herbalists, botanists and gardeners alike. All it takes is a basic knowledge of botany and a little bit of practice. And there is no better way to practice this skill than to start identifying the plants in your own backyard. Especially those you already know.
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
- List the basic field equipment needed for field identification.
- Explain the chameleon factor.
- Name the primary diagnostic characters used in plant identification.
- Name the secondary diagnostic characters used in plant identification.
- Identify the group a plant belongs to using just 7 key diagnostic characters.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you are aiming for the Family Herbalist Certificate and you’ve already taken botany at any senior level you may apply for an exemption for this course.
About The Certificate of Completion
The course comes with instructor support and, if you meet the requirements, a *Certificate of Completion is awarded.
Earn The Budding Ethno-Botanist Honorary Badge
Complete the course with distinction and you’ll also be awarded the honorary badge and title of Budding Ethno-Botanist.
In A Nutshell. Here’s What You’ll Get:
4 Intensive Study Modules
Lifetime Access
Instructor Support
* Certificate of Completion
Honorary Budding Ethno-Botanist Title Badge
* The point of all SA Herb Academy learning programs is to learn a craft. There are no legislative boards, no licenses… just practical information for actual use to enrich your life and those you chose to serve.
About Accreditation and Using What You’ll Learn To Serve Clients
Prerequisites
For a description of additional pre-requisites for this program please see our Terms of Service.
No Classes to Attend At A Distant Venue
This being a distance learning (online digital delivery) program there are no classes or lectures to attend at a distant venue. No time wasted in traffic and no time wasted travelling. You access all your learning material via the internet and you do the program in the comfort of your home or office.
Learn At Your Own Pace
Because there are no classes to attend you get to decide the pace you’ll work at.
This is a “Living Learning Program”
We regularly update and expand the contents of all our online learning programs. Whenever we do that you’ll have access to the new material.
Have questions about this course? WhatsApp +27 082 416 7145
Dorcas Selala (verified owner) –
Beautiful course, loved it.
Anthony Smida (verified owner) –
Thanks for the opportunity to hae done the course.
Salome Erasmus (verified owner) –
Loved every moment of it. Made me look at plants with new eyes!
Shani Moushon (verified owner) –
I would highly recommend this course to anyone. I had an issue with the classification, yet it has been several years since I took Biology in Highschool. Although I did relearn a few things and some new ones, so this is a great course for beginners and expert alike.
Gerda Rossouw (verified owner) –
Very informative
Abby Milligan (verified owner) –
This was definitely interesting, it was even better than the biology i remembered. Learnt a few things too which is always a good thing and you guys gave good tips to keep. Definitely worth doing.
Trixie van Niekerk (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course. It was tricky at times and you really have to focus, but it was exactly what I needed as botany is becoming more and more important in my daily life.
Nandi McCormick (verified owner) –
Awesome class! I was actually very nervous about this class, but the way this is presented made it easier to understand. Thanks for all the work that went into this subject.
nfventer (verified owner) –
I learned so much I did not know about leaves and how they are placed on a branch. The subject was explained in a manner that was easily understandable.
Just a small note:
I struggled a bit with the naming of leaf parts while doing the last assignment, I did not know which name to use for a certain part of the leaf I was analyzing. I did however find the words I wanted to use after a lot of searching.
Maybe if a sketch of a leaf can be added to the material with the correct term for each part of the leaf (like the sketch of the flower parts) for the students who don’t know the parts of a leaf.
Di-Di –
Thank you for your comment, Nadia. Please refer to the sketches and explanations in Unit 4 (starting on page 35) of your course manual. You’ll find all the information you need to complete the final assignment.
brijahfarm (verified owner) –
So fun and easy to understand.
Thank you
Nikki Presley (verified owner) –
This course was so easy to follow and it took a sometimes daunting subject and made it enjoyable. The activities helped so much in applying the knowledge as well!
Alta Pretorius (verified owner) –
Basic Botany is for everyone. It is easy to understand but also gives you an opportunity to dig deeper. Opting for the latter, there is just so much to learn. Thanks for making this course so much fun.
konnieboshoff (verified owner) –
One of the best, easily understandable Botany courses out there. I really enjoyed doing this course, it has given me a much better understanding into the world of plants. Will surely recommend this course to anyone looking to maintain their own gardens or the budding herbalist out there.