As a prelude to the celebration of Carl Linnaeus’ 300th birthday
2007, an Internet-based course about Linnaeus’ life is given at
Uppsala University. The goals of this unique course are to give
knowledge about the teacher and scientist Carl Linnaeus, from a
scientific and historical point of view. Experts on botany, zoology,
geology, medicine, history, literature and theology introduce
Linnaeus’ different fields of research. Special focus is given to his
main topic, systematic botany.
Details at: http://www.ibg.uu.se/en/courses/linnaeus/index.html
Registration is free but must be done by fax by 15 April 2006. The
course starts in September 2006 and runs to January 2007.
Sounds ideal for anyone who would like to strengthen their
understanding of the history of plant classification.
Mark
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Dr Mark Nesbitt
Project Manager, PLANT CULTURES
Royal Botanic Gardens
Kew
Richmond, Surrey
TW9 3AE
Tel (direct): +44 (0)20 8332 5719
Fax: +44 (0)20 8332 5768
www.plantcultures.org.uk
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