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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows by Tel Aviv University

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About the Course

For centuries we have collectively marveled at plant diversity and form—from Charles Darwin’s early fascination with stems and flowers to Seymour Krelborn’s distorted doting in Little Shop of Horrors. This course intends to present an intriguing and scientifically valid look at how plants themselves experience the world—from the colors they see to the sensations they feel. Highlighting the latest research in genetics and more, we will delve into the inner lives of plants and draw parallels with the human senses to reveal that we have much more in common with sunflowers and oak trees than we may realize. We’ll learn how plants know up from down, how they know when a neighbor has been infested by a group of hungry beetles, and whether they appreciate the music you’ve been playing for them or if they’re just deaf to the sounds around them. We’ll explore definitions of memory and consciousness as they relate to plants in asking whether we can say that plants might even be aware of their surroundings. This highly interdisciplinary course meshes historical studies with cutting edge modern research and will be relevant to all humans who seek their place in nature. This class has three main goals: 1. To introduce you to basic plant biology by exploring plant senses (sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste, balance). 2. To introduce you to biological research and the scientific method. 3. To get the student to question life in general and what defines us as humans. Once you've taken this course, if you are interested in a more in-depth study of plants, check out my follow-up course, Fundamentals of Plant Biology (https://www.coursera.org/learn/plant-biology/home/welcome). In order to receive academic credit for this course you must successfully pass the academic exam on campus. For information on how to register for the academic exam – https://tauonline.tau.ac.il/registration Additionally, you can apply to certain degrees using the grades you received on the courses. Read more on this here – https://go.tau.ac.il/b.a/mooc-acceptance Teachers interested in teaching this course in their class rooms are invited to explore our Academic High school program here – https://tauonline.tau.ac.il/online-highschool...

Top reviews

MR

Oct 1, 2016

So far, I'm really enjoying this course. I like the look of it, the professor is engaging and as a layperson I find the content very, very interesting. What a wonderful take on plant biology!

PL

Jul 27, 2020

The given topic in every part of lecture is so complex for a limited time but it is okay. Have to look for extended explanation in the internet to understand it further.

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By Ricardo A L L

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Oct 16, 2021

This course help me to understood the plants fisiology and how they are similar to humans in basic senses.

By Anushka A

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Jul 5, 2020

Amazing course and great explanation. This course has enabled me to look at plants in a whole new light.

By Maria A D E

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Oct 29, 2016

De una forma didáctica y amena enseñan principios básico de fisiología vegetal. Este curso es excelente.

By J N

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Feb 5, 2023

Fantastic course, very interesting and very well done! Really love this professor, he is very engaging.

By Vinh L H

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Feb 8, 2020

I really want to suggest this course to those who are keen on botany, agriculture and plant physiology.

By Elena E

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May 28, 2020

Great course, great instructor! Informative and entertaining! (Yes, the course AND the instructor :) )

By Leonardo C d S

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May 7, 2020

Gostei bastante do curso, muito didático e envolvente ! Recomendo aos apaixonados pelo mundo vegetal !

By Wilshe826 M

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Dec 2, 2024

I learned and understand more about plant and really helpfull to my current work now as a vege farmer

By Calvin B

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Feb 6, 2021

Loved the knowledge learned in class along with having a wonderful professor to elegantly teach us :D

By Thaili S

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Aug 25, 2020

¨Professor Camovitz is so fun, he explains the things so simple, I discovered a lot with this course.

By David E C

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Apr 12, 2018

It is a course with an interesting content. You think and learn about many natural process of plants.

By Roberto C S P

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Jul 24, 2020

Muy interesante, lo mas importante son sus proyectos de investigación que presento, sus laboratorios

By Madelaine K

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Oct 3, 2018

Great way to be introduced to plants. Love the progression through the different senses of a plant.

By Adrián D

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Jul 9, 2018

Excellent course, didactive, easy to follow and not extenuating. Looking forward to the next part!

By Barath V

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Aug 15, 2020

Excellent course. Especially the way professor Daniel Chamovitz handled this course was too good.

By Chimfeka A O

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Aug 5, 2020

The best simplification yet most effecient and fun way of virtually teaching plant biology, ever.

By Sharavanakkumar S K

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May 18, 2020

It is very interesting, I like the way of explaining concepts by using analogy by the instructor.

By Bahaar H

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Dec 1, 2019

I loved the course and the wonderful and easy way it was explained. The professor was excellent.

By Roberto C C A

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Dec 3, 2020

Excelente curso, el encargado es muy bueno y la información presentada muy clara e interesante.

By Yu-Ping, M

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Jan 5, 2018

Very interesting. Simple words with vivid description let me understand the concept easily. : )

By Daniel M

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Jan 20, 2025

Pretty good review, don't really enjoy biology side of growing plants, but was easily learned.

By JOAN V S

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May 20, 2022

Great course. I was surprised how interesting the world of plants happens to be. Recommended.

By Vijay A

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Oct 11, 2017

lecture was very good. easy to understand. covered all aspects. videos and slides very clear.

By Sidney N

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Feb 22, 2022

I learned so much! Chamovitz is an engaging and knowledgeable teacher. Will be taking Part 2

By Sandra G

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Mar 15, 2021

Great course, interesting material and the prof was excellent. Highly recommend this course.