BIOL 1001 - Medical Botany

Institution:

Middlebury College

Subject:

Biology

Description:

The historical basis of medical therapeutics is botany. Much of the world's population today is still dependent upon plants as a source of medicine. In this course we will aim to understand the importance of botanical diversity and how plants affect human culture and health. To do so, we will focus on plant families and the bioactivity of plants as related to disease. An experiential component of plant pharmacy and the making of plant medicines will enable students to connect their knowledge of plant constituents to a practical and functional understanding of medical botany. (J. Mitchell, a visiting winter term instructor) Julie Mitchell is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild with an active herbal medicine practice in Addison County, Vermont. She is a candidate for a 2008 Master of Science degree in Herbal Medicine and holds a BSc degree in Herbal Medicine, both awarded from the University of Wales, UK.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.middlebury.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 443-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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