Kursus ini meliputi kepentingan dan kaedah pengelasan tumbuhan berbiji. Peranan genetik dalam biosistematik, biogeografi dan pemuliharaan dibincangkan. Status semasa, ancaman dan pemuliharaan in situ dan ex situ flora Malaysia ditekankan.(This course covers the importance and methods of classification of seed plants. The role of genetics in biosystematics, biogeography and conservation are discussed. Current status, threats, in situ and ex situ conservation of Malaysian flora are emphasised).