Botany and Zoology I
Description
This module involves the study of aquatic members of the Kingdoms Protoctista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. Morphological characteristics, biology, life history strategies and evolutionary trends will be studied at a theoretical and practical level. Adaptive radiation, environment adaptations and ecological roles of aquatic organisms will form an integral part of the module. This module is taught via lectures and practical laboratory sessions.
Learning Outcomes
Describe the range of forms and function of the aquatic members of the Kingdoms Protoctista, Fungi, Plantae, and members of the Animalia
Explain the evolutionary trends in morphology and life cycles in the groups studied
Prepare a range of biological material for microscopic and macroscopic examination and dissection
Identify and illustrate the characteristics by which these organisms are classified and use dichotomous keys to identify a range of organisms