Botany and Zoology II
Description
Botany and Zoology are two key branches of biology, each focusing on different forms of life. Botany is dedicated to the study of plants, while zoology centres on the study of animals. This module offers a comprehensive overview of the diversity found in both plant and animal life, with a particular emphasis on variations in morphology and biological processes. Additionally, it explores evolutionary trends across species. Through a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions, outdoor classrooms and field trips, topics such as plant and animal diversity, environmental adaptations, and the ecological roles of aquatic organisms are examined. Botany and Zoology II follows on from Botany and Zoology I.
Learning Outcomes
Describe the range of forms and function of the aquatic members of the Kingdom Plantae and 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