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Module Name
Module Code
Lecture Hrs
Practical Hrs
Credits
Evolution /Taxonomy & Diversity of Life I
BIOS1004Y(1)
75
30
6

Description
This module explores the historical perspectives, theories of evolution mechanisms and the principles of classical taxonomy with emphasis on morphological characters. Modern evolutionary concepts especially at molecular level, and taxonomic principles including topics such as phylogeny and chemotaxonomy are covered. An overview of the different invertebrate animal phyla and divisions of non-principles vascular plants with emphasis on morphology, identifications, life histories, interrelationships and classification is also given.
Faculty Department
FACULTY OF SCIENCE Department of Biosciences & Ocean Studies
Contact Details
Administrative assistant: RAINA FERHANA HOSSENBUX
Telephone: 4037400
Email: r.hossenbux@uom.ac.mu
 

 


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