4 ECTS credits
104 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4007893FNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
OBJECTIVE:Progress in morphological, paleobotanical and phytochemical research, new findings in molecular systematics and evolutionary developmental genetics, and the development of powerful methods for phylogenetic reconstruction have led to interesting new insights in plant diversity, homology and evolution. It is our aim to present an overview of the multiple sources of information that are at the disposal of systematics. The most recent research methods are discussed and an overview of the current insights in land plant evolution is proposed.
CONTENT: Historical background of plant classification; Phylogenetic systematics; Overview of the evolution and diversity of land plants; Systematic evidence with a major emphasis on plant molecular systematic; Resources in plant systematic; Species concepts and conservation biology.
Self study: assignment and report
NIHIL
The student should have knowledge of and insight in the multiple sources of information that are at the disposal of systematics, on recent research methods and current insights in land plant evolution..
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 75% of the final mark.
SELF Report determines 25% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the SELF Report category, the following assignments need to be completed:
EVALUATION PROCEDURE: Oral examination, including presentation of a report
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Molecular Biology: Standaard traject
Master of Biology: Molecular and Cellular Life sciences