Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : LS4408 : Organismal Biology { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Monalisa Mishra
Syllabus
Prokaryotes and Origins of Metabolic Diversity-Bacteria and Archaea. Origins of eukaryotic diversity protists (including slime molds, Fungi, diatoms, algae). Colonisation of Land origins of plants-Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Evolution of seed plants-Gymnosperms and Angiosperms, plant life cycle, form and function. Overview of animal phylogeny and diversity, Invertebrates, Parazoa, Radiata, Acoelomates, Pseudocoelomates, Coelomates, Protostomes vs. Deuterostomes. Vertebrate evolution and diversity-Jawless vertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, Animal Form and Function.
Course Objectives
- Students will gain an understanding of the concepts of evolution, natural selection and speciation.
- Students will study about the plant diversity and their phylogeny
- Students will learn about the forms and functions of plants and animals and their environmental adaptations
Course Outcomes
After the completion of the course, <br />? Students will be able to discuss the general concepts of evolution, natural selection and speciation <br />? Students will be able to explain the plant and animal diversity as well as their phylogeny <br />? Students will be able to articulate the basic information about forms and functions of plants and animals and their environmental adaptations
Essential Reading
- Lynn B Martin, Cameron K Ghalambor, H Arthur Woods, Integrative Organismal Biology, Wiley-Blackwell, , 2014, ISBN-9781118398784
- Freeman, Harrington, Sharp, Biological Science, 2nd Canadian edition , 2014
Supplementary Reading
- Michael Roberts, Biology, Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd.
- Cain, Damman, Lue and Yoon, Discover Biology,, Sinauer Associate Inc.