Description
Phycology (from Greek φῦκος, phykos, "seaweed"; and -λογία, -logia) is the scientific study of algae.Algae are important as primary producers in aquatic ecosystems. Most algae are eukaryotic, photosynthetic organisms that live in a wet environment. Bryology is the study of ancient plants, like mosses, that grow in moist, humid environments. These plants are some of the oldest species on Earth, but we are still learning new things about them every day! In this course, students will learn more about the exciting science of Phycology and Bryology.
Course contents
Phycology
Introduction, general account, evolution, classification, biochemistry, ecology and economic importance of the following divisions of algae: Chlorophyta, Charophyta, Xanthophyta, Bacillariophyta, Phaeophyta and Rhodophyta.
Bryology:
Introduction and general account of bryophytes, classification, theories of origin and evolution. Brief study of the classes: Hepaticopsida, Anthoceropsida and Bryopsida.
Course aim
This course aims to develop understanding about core concept of accurrence, distribution, evolution and life history of Algae and bryophytes.
Students learning outcomes/ learning objectives
By the end of this course students should be able to understand
Structure, multiplication and economic importance of algae and bryophytes
Phylogeny and evolutionary concepts in these two plants groups
Assessment methodology
This is a three-credit lecture course
Mid-term exams 30 marks
Final term exams 45 marks
Practical exam 15 marks
Sessional (Attendance, assignment & presentation) 10 Marks
Readings
- Bold, H. C. and M. J. Wynne 1985. Introduction to Algae: structure andreproduction. Prentice Hall Inc. Engle Wood Cliffs
- Lee. R. E. 1999. Phycology. Cambridge University Press, U.K.
- Dawson, E. Y., Halt. 1966. Marine Botany. Reinhart and Winston, New York.
- Chapman, V. J. and D. J. Chapman. 1983. Sea weed and their uses. MacMillanand Co. Ltd. London.
- Vashishta. B. R. 1991. Botany for degree students. Bryophytes 8th ed. S.Chand and Co. Ltd. Delhi.
- Schofield, W. B. 1985. Introduction to Bryology. MacMillan Publishing Co.London.
- Hussain, F. and I. Ilahi. 2012. A text book of Botany. Department of Botany,University of Peshawar.
- Barsanti, L. and P. G. Gualtieri. 2006. Algae, anatomy, biochemistry,biotechnology. Taylor and Francis, New York.
- B.N.Vashishta, B. R., A. K. Sinha and A. Kumar. 2010. Algae. S. Chand & Co.
- Bellinger, E. G. and D. C. Sigee. 2010. Fresh water algae (Identification anduse as bioindicators). John Wiley & Sons.
- Hussain, F. 2013. Phycology.A text book of Algae.Pak Book Empire Lahore.
- Vashishta, B. R., A. K. Sinha and A. Kumar. 2010. Bryophytes.
- FidaHussain,Habib Ahmad and Syed Zahir Shah. 2012. The unicellular algae of District Peshawar, Pakistan. Lambert Publication, Germany. Chand & Co.New Delhi.
