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Angiosperm Evolution and Biodiversity (U02861)

? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : BIO-4-PLAngEv

The purpose of these lectures is to infuse the students with a broad understanding of the origin, evolution and special features of the angiosperms. The lectures are provided in the context of the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group (APG II, Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 141: 399-436, 2003) and give a broad outline of the major clades and the evolution of key characters. The major lineages of Angiosperms will be presented with emphasis on major events of evolution and diversification.
Further to this, the evolution of the angiosperms will be approached from a floral structural perspective. Morphological characters linked to the flower will be analysed, and these will be linked with the evolutionary developmental genetics underlying floral development. The course also includes the study of specific characters of importance, such as palynology. Other elements affecting floral evolution, such as pollination mechanisms will be presented.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) 50 minutes per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information
23/09/2005 09:00 12:00

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Friday 09:00 12:00 External

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

1. Knowledge of flower structures of major angiosperm taxa.
2. Understanding of flowering plant diversity and evolution.
3. Knowledge of flowering plant breeding systems and their evolution.
4. Knowledge of angiosperm developmental genetics and phylogeny.

Assessment Information

Exam.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length
1ST December - - 2 hour(s)

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Rebecca Carter
Tel : (0131 6)51 3404
Email : rebecca.carter@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Prof Stephen Fry
Tel : (0131 6)50 5320/5321
Email : S.Fry@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.biology.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/

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