Learning Objectives for the Algae Section of the Course

By the end of the course the student should:-

1. Explain why green and red algae are included in the plant kingdom while other algal groups are not
2. Describe the three features that distinguish green algae from land plants
3. List the habitats of green algae
4. Describe the essential features of the lichen symbiosis
5. Define the terms planktonic and benthic
6. Describe the economic importance of algae
7. Distinguish the main morphological forms shown by green algae and name one example of each type
8. Differentiate the 3 forms of syngamy shown by algae
9. Explain the terms sporophyte, gametophyte and alternation of generations.
10. Illustrate, with a named example for each, the following types of life cycle;- isomorphic alternation of generations, heteromorphic alternation of generations, no alternation of generations.
11. Show evidence of self-study by acquiring relevant knowledge about algae other than that presented by the lecturer

© C. M. Sean Carrington 2005
updated 28 July, 2005