Medicinal Botany in Winter: Stems and Roots
Winter quarter
Faculty: Marja Eloheimo ethnobotany, environmental and cultural anthropology, plant studies
Fields of Study: botany, environmental studies and health
Winter: CRN (Credit) Level 20272 (4)
Credits: 4(W)
Class Standing: Freshmen - Senior
Offered During: Day
Description
In this course, students gain an introduction to botanical, artistic, seasonal, and medicinal dimensions of stems and roots through exploring their functions and forms; drawing, and incorporating them into art (specifically basketweaving); maintaining a nature journal of winter plant observations; cultivating winter plant identification skills; considering a place for botanical medicine in home and kitchen; and discovering medicinal plants for the urinary and nervous systems. Activities include lectures, workshops, reading, seminar, and an individual project. This course is appropriate for students with interests in botany, environmental studies, health, and botanical medicine.Maximum Enrollment: 36
Advertised Schedule: 3-5:30p Tue/Thu for 8 weeks
Required Fees: $35 for workshop supplies
Campus Location: Olympia
Online Learning: Enhanced Online Learning
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