This course covers the application of introductory plant biology (plant taxonomy, plant morphology and plant physiology) to common agronomic practices.
| Location: | Online or Blended Delivery |
| Course duration: | Self-paced 3 months |
| Start date: | Enrol anytime |
| Number of units: | 1 |
| Indicative fees: | $600 GST-free |
The course consists of a written quiz, assignments and the conduct of two small experiments.
$600 GST-free
This course is delivered online. Students in NSW will be supplied a seed kit on enrolment.
Students must have:
This course is mapped to the national unit of competency AHCBAC508 Apply plant biology to agronomic practices.
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