Description
Diversity of the plants is a major component of nature not only important for their value as a source of energy but they are also having wide potential to protect the environment in multifold directions. A plant provides better environment and platform to all the living beings in healthy development of the nature. There are different levels of classification to assign a group to specific plant species.
Course contents
i. Riccia ii. Anthoceros iii.Funaria
8. Pteridophytes.
i. Psilopsida (Psilotum) ii. Lycopsida (Selaginella) iii.Sphenopsida (Equisetum)
iv. Pteropsida (Marsilea)
9. Gymnosperms
i. Cycasii. Pinusiii. Ephedra
10. Angiosperms
i. Monocot (Poaceae) ii. Dicot (Solanaceae)
Course aim
This course aims to develop understanding about core concept of occurrence, distribution, structure and life history of lower to higher plants such as algae, fungi, lichens, bryophytes, pteridophytes and gymnosperms and angiosperms
Student learning outcomes/ learning objectives
By the end of this course students should be able to understand
Structure, multiplication and economic importance of virus, bacteria and cyanobacteria
Phylogeny and evolutionary concepts in different plant groups
The diversity of plants
Differentiate various groups of plants on morphological basis
Assessment methodology
This is a four-credit lecture course
Mid-term exams 30 marks
Final term exams 45 marks
Practical exam 15 marks
Sessional (Attendance, assignment & presentation) 10 Marks
Readings
Hussain, F. 2012. A Text Book of Botany and Biodiversity.Pak Book Empire