Module #1 Introduction to Conservation and Ethnobotany Overview of the importance of conservation and ethnobotany, and the interconnectedness of human societies and the natural environment.
Module #2 History of Ethnobotany Exploration of the historical context of ethnobotany, from ancient civilizations to modern times.
Module #3 Principles of Conservation Biology Foundational principles of conservation biology, including population dynamics, species extinction, and ecosystem services.
Module #4 Cultural Significance of Plants Examination of the cultural significance of plants in different societies, including traditional uses, symbolism, and spiritual significance.
Module #5 Ethnobotanical Research Methods Introduction to research methods in ethnobotany, including fieldwork, interviews, and participatory research.
Module #6 Plant Classification and Identification Overview of plant classification systems and identification techniques, including botanical keys and phylogenetic analysis.
Module #7 Medicinal Plants and Traditional Healing Exploration of the use of medicinal plants in traditional healing practices, including their pharmacological properties and efficacy.
Module #8 Food Plants and Traditional Cuisine Examination of the role of food plants in traditional cuisine, including their nutritional value and cultural significance.
Module #9 Fiber and Dye Plants Discussion of the uses of fiber and dye plants in traditional crafts and industries, including textile production and natural dyeing.
Module #10 Conservation Status of Plant Species Analysis of the conservation status of plant species, including threatened and endangered species, and conservation efforts.
Module #11 Habitat Destruction and Fragmentation Examination of the impacts of habitat destruction and fragmentation on plant populations and ecosystems.
Module #12 Climate Change and Plant Conservation Discussion of the implications of climate change for plant conservation, including the effects on plant distribution and phenology.
Module #13 Invasive Species and Plant Conservation Analysis of the impacts of invasive species on native plant populations and ecosystems, and strategies for control and management.
Module #14 Sustainable Harvesting and Trade Examination of sustainable harvesting and trade practices for wild-harvested plant species, including certification and regulation.
Module #15 Community-Based Conservation Discussion of community-based conservation initiatives, including co-management and participatory conservation approaches.
Module #16 Policy and Legislation for Plant Conservation Analysis of national and international policies and legislation for plant conservation, including the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and the Nagoya Protocol.
Module #17 Ethical Considerations in Ethnobotany Examination of ethical considerations in ethnobotanical research, including intellectual property rights, benefit-sharing, and prior informed consent.
Module #18 Collaborative Research and Knowledge Co-Production Discussion of collaborative research approaches in ethnobotany, including knowledge co-production and participatory action research.
Module #19 Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Indigenous Peoples Exploration of traditional ecological knowledge and its importance for conservation, including the role of indigenous peoples in conservation efforts.
Module #20 Case Studies in Ethnobotany and Conservation In-depth analysis of case studies in ethnobotany and conservation, including successful projects and lessons learned.
Module #21 Plant Conservation in Agricultural Landscapes Examination of the challenges and opportunities for plant conservation in agricultural landscapes, including agroecology and permaculture.
Module #22 Urban Ethnobotany and Plant Conservation Discussion of the significance of urban ethnobotany and plant conservation, including urban agriculture and green infrastructure.
Module #23 Ethnobotany and Climate Change Adaptation Analysis of the role of ethnobotany in climate change adaptation, including the use of traditional knowledge and practices.
Module #24 Ethnobotany and Sustainable Development Examination of the contributions of ethnobotany to sustainable development, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Conservation and Ethnobotany career
