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Roy Nelson, PhD

Fee £50.00 (concession rate £40.00) - fee will amend when you select the appropriate fee rate below.

Spring 2026

5 weekly sessions on Thursdays 2.00 pm 4.00 pm, starting 7 May

This course will help you understand how plants function and their role in ecosystems. As primary producers, plants form the foundation of life, interacting with animals and fungi in a complex web. Through photosynthesis, plants capture energy from the sun, driving their growth and diversity. You’ll explore mechanisms like nutrient absorption, leaf structures, and growth patterns. By studying these processes, you’ll gain insight into plant survival, their relationships with other organisms, and how they adapt to their environment, such as measuring time, optimizing sunlight exposure, and changing colours with the seasons.

This class will take place on QUB campus

Support Requirements

If as a result of your disability you have support requirements, please complete a support needs form and return it 3 weeks before your class commences. The form is available to download here under the Facilities and Support for Disabled Students section or contact the office on 90 973323.

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