Medicinal Botany: An Introduction

REVISED

Winter 2012 quarter

Faculty

Marja Eloheimo ethnobotany, environmental and cultural anthropology, plant studies

Fields of Study

botany, cultural studies, environmental studies and health

Preparatory for studies or careers in

botany and botanical medicine, education, environmental studies, cultural studies, health-related fields

Description

In this 6-credit course, students will gain an introduction to medicinal plants with a focus on plant identification and morphology (botany), medicinal concepts and practices (botanical medicine), botanical art, and working with plants in the Longhouse Ethnobotanical Garden. Students will also explore selected topics such as cultural approaches to herbalism, experience/research, medicine making, body systems, seasonal health, and ethnobotanical garden care. Activities include lectures, workshops, reading, seminar, and projects. This course is appropriate for students with interests in botany, environmental studies, health, cultural studies and botanical medicine.

Advertised Schedule

9:30a-5:30p Sat, 9:30a-12:30p Sun.  First class meets Sun, Jan. 15. (Jan.15, 21-22, Feb. 4-5, 18-19, Mar. 3-4, 10) Plus three on-line classes variable times during weekends of Jan. 28-29, Feb. 11-12, 25-26. 

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Hybrid Online Learning < 25% Delivered Online

Books

Greener Store

Required Fees

$35 for workshop supplies

Offered During

Weekend

Program Revisions