Angiosperm Diversity and Evolution

(4 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

The aims of this module are firstly to introduce students to the origin, diversity and phylogenetic relationships among the angiosperms. As sub-theme those disciplines and their specific traits that are of phylogenetic importance in the reconstruction of angiosperm evolution will be considered in more detail. These include molecular traits, palynology, morphology, anatomy, embryology and karyology. Finally, chemical diversity among angiosperms will be explored.