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BIO208Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Seedless Plants

This course introduces students to seedless plants, covering their evolution, interaction with the environment, and economic importance. It explores various groups and classes of seedless plants, including algae, fungi, bryophytes, and pteridophytes. Students will gain a clear understanding of seedless plant classifications, characteristics, and their ecological roles. The course also emphasizes the morphological and life cycle differences among seedless plant groups, providing a foundation for further studies in botany and related fields.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Seedless PlantsAlgaeBryophytesPteridophytesFungi

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Algae Morphology

2

Algae Classification

3

Fungi Reproduction

4

Bryophyte Characteristics

5

Pteridophyte Morphology

6

Fossil Formation

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

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Botanist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Ecologist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Environmental Scientist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Plant Pathologist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Horticulturalist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgriculturePharmaceuticalsEnvironmental ConservationResearchEducation

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Algae

2h

Unit 1: Morphology of Algae

2 study hours
  • •Study the morphology of unicellular and multicellular algae.
  • •Draw and label examples like Anacystis and Chlamydomonas.
  • •Understand the features of Volvox.
Week
2

Module 1: Algae

2h

Unit 2: Classification of Algae

2 study hours
  • •Learn the criteria for algae classification.
  • •Study the characteristics of Cyanophyta, Chlorophyta, Phaeophyta, and Rhodophyta.
  • •Classify algae genera into divisions, orders, and families.
Week
3

Module 1: Algae

2h

Unit 3: Reproduction in Algae

2 study hours
  • •Describe vegetative, asexual, and sexual reproduction in algae.
  • •Distinguish between isogamy, anisogamy, and oogamy.
  • •Study reproduction in Chlamydomonas, Ulothrix, and Fucus.
Week
4

Module 1: Algae

2h

Unit 4: Life Cycle of Algae

2 study hours
  • •Illustrate life cycles in Chlamydomonas, Ulothrix, and Fucus.
  • •Describe the basic types of life cycles found in algae.
  • •Understand the environmental factors affecting algal life cycles.
Week
5

Module 2: Fungi

2h

Unit 1: Fungi Morphology

2 study hours
  • •Distinguish fungi from other organisms based on morphology.
  • •Describe unicellular, plasmodium-like, filamentous, and pseudo parenchymatous forms.
  • •Study the morphology of yeast and slime molds.
Week
6

Module 2: Fungi

2h

Unit 2: Life Cycles of Fungi

2 study hours
  • •Describe reproduction in Phytophthora and Rhizopus.
  • •Illustrate life cycles showing alternation of generations.
  • •Understand asexual and sexual reproduction in these fungi.
Week
7

Module 2: Fungi

2h

Unit 3: Reproduction in Fungi

2 study hours
  • •Describe vegetative, asexual, and sexual reproduction in fungi.
  • •Distinguish between vegetative and asexual methods.
  • •Study plasmogamy and phases of sexual reproduction.
Week
8

Module 2: Bryophytes

2h

Unit 4: General Characteristics of Bryophytes

2 study hours
  • •Describe general characteristics of bryophytes.
  • •Explain why algae are considered ancestors of land plants.
  • •Classify bryophytes.
Week
9

Module 2: Bryophytes

2h

Unit 5: Morphology of Bryophytes

2 study hours
  • •Outline the classifications of bryophytes.
  • •Describe the morphology of liverworts, hornworts, and mosses.
  • •Study Riccia, Marchantia, and Sphagnum.
Week
10

Module 2: Bryophytes

2h

Unit 6: Reproduction and Life Cycle of Bryophytes

2 study hours
  • •Explain reproduction in bryophytes.
  • •Describe the life cycle of bryophytes, using Funaria as an example.
  • •Understand gametophyte and sporophyte development.
Week
11

Module 3: Pteridophytes

4h

Unit 1: General Characteristics of Pteridophytes

2 study hours
  • •Outline general characteristics of pteridophytes.
  • •Understand the role of fossils in understanding early vascular plants.
  • •Study the sporophyte and vascular system.

Unit 2: Classification and Morphology of Pteridophytes

2 study hours
  • •Outline the classification of pteridophytes.
  • •Describe the morphology of Lycopodium, Selaginella, and Pteris.
  • •Study the structure and arrangement of leaves and sporangia.
Week
12

Module 3: Pteridophytes

4h

Unit 3: Life Cycle of Pteridophytes

2 study hours
  • •Describe the life cycle of pteridophytes.
  • •Understand the alternation of generations.
  • •Study the development of gametophyte and sporophyte.

Unit 4: Relationship of Pteridophytes with other groups

2 study hours
  • •Compare and contrast pteridophytes with bryophytes.
  • •Itemize differences and similarities between pteridophytes and seed plants.
  • •Understand the evolutionary relationships.
Week
13

Module 3: Pteridophytes

2h

Unit 5: Formation of Fossils and their types

2 study hours
  • •Define fossils and explain their formation.
  • •Describe different types of fossils, including petrifaction, casts, impressions, and compressions.
  • •Understand the nomenclature of fossils.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed diagrams of algal, fungal, bryophyte, and pteridophyte life cycles (Units 1-12).

2

Develop flashcards for key terms: gametophyte, sporophyte, heterosporous, homosporous (Units 4-12).

3

Practice classifying different seedless plant species based on their morphological characteristics (Units 1-6).

4

Focus on understanding the evolutionary relationships between plant groups (Unit 11).

5

Review all self-assessment exercises and TMAs to identify areas needing further study.

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