CLASS SCHEDULE AND CONSULTATION HOURS

CARLO STEPHEN O. MONEVA

Add Edmodo account: Bio 102 Systematics A6B12 (k62xgp) A6W58 (7gf2pj)
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COURSE CONTENT
I. Introduction
A. Overview of Systematics
1. Definition and Terms
2. Scope and aims of Systematics
a. seven component fields that systematics
encompassed
b. Processes included in Systematics
3. Contributions to other fields in Biology
4. Roles and Products of Systematics in Modern Biology
5. History of Taxonomy
II. History of Life on Earth
A. Theories on the Origin of Life
B. Geologic Time Scale
C. Features of Earliest Organisms and Extinction
First Major Exam
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III. Microtaxonomy
A. Species Concepts and Speciation
B. Variation of Species
IV. Macrotaxonomy
A. Basic Principles of Classification
B. Taxonomic Characters
C. Rules and procedures of classification and
Nomenclature
1. Hierarchical classification (Linnean)
Second Major Exam
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V. Three Schools of Systematics

A. Phenetics
B. Cladistics
C. Evolutionary Taxonomy/Classification

VI. Modern Approaches and Tools in Studying

Systematics

Third Major Exam

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WHAT IS SYSTEMATICS?
DEFINITION
G. G. Simpson in 1961 – defined it as the scientific study of the
kinds and diversity of organisms and of any and all relationships
among them. (The science of diversity of organisms)

Phenetic- similarity
Phylogenetic- kinship by descent from common ancestors
Trophic- food relationship
Geographic- spatial

Systematics- is the study of the historical relationships of groups of

biological organisms- the recognition and understanding of
biodiversity. Tracing phylogeny is one goal of systematics hence, it
is considered the study of biological diversity in an evolutionary
context.

-The term systematics stems from the latinized Greek word

systema as applied to the systems of classification developed by
early naturalists.
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WHAT IS SYSTEMATICS?
SCOPE
1. Deals with populations, species and higher taxa

2. Using the comparative methodology, determines what:

a. The unique properties of each species and higher

taxa are

b. Properties certain taxa have in common

c. The biological causes of the differences or shared

characters are

3. Concerned with variation within taxa

4. Classifies taxa making organic diversity accessible to

other disciplines
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FIELDS/STUDIES

 1. Biodiversity
 2. Taxonomy

 3. Classification

 4. Nomenclature

 5. Biogeography

 6. Evolutionary Biology

 7. Phylogenetics
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WHAT IS SYSTEMATICS?
CONTRIBUTIONS
1. Applied Biology
a. Epidemiology of malaria in Europe
Supposed vector, Anopheles maculipennis Meigen – found
throughout Europe

But malaria restricted to local districts

Careful taxonomic studies:

- maculipennis = several sibling species: different

habitats/breeding habits; only some subspecies are
vectors of malaria

- Control directed to specific areas

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WHAT IS SYSTEMATICS?
CONTRIBUTIONS
2. Other Fields
Correct identification and classification of species in:

a. Agriculture

b. Public health

c. Ecology

d. Conservation

e. Genetics

f. Behavioral Biology
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1. Discovery and extinction of species.

Estimated number of species:

EXTANT = 10M – 100M; EXTINCT = 0.5B

2. Sources of important products:

a. Herbal medicines

b. Forests products

c. Fossil fuels

d. Other plant and animal products

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We have to know what we are referring to

a. Identification

Taxonomic characters

Descriptive terminology

b. Determination

Knowing the name of the group (taxon) to which an unknown belongs

The use of Taxonomic Keys

c. Nomenclature

Naming an organism (bionomial name; scientific name)

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 1. Identifying the basic systematic unit (species);
 2. Discovering the patterns of relationships of species
at successively higher levels;
 3. Building classifications based on these patterns &
naming appropriate taxa;
 4. The application of this pattern knowledge to
studying changes in organismal features through time.
 5. It also includes the building & maintenance of
biodiversity collections, upon which all the products of
systematic studies are based.
THE CONTRIBUTION OF SYSTEMATICS TO BIOLOGY

 No other branch of biology has made a greater contribution

to our understanding of evolution.
 No thorough ecological survey can be conducted without the
most painstaking identification of all species that are of
ecological importance.
 Molecular biologists are virtually interested in a sound
classification. The evolution of molecules, an increasingly
important area of research, can be understood only against
the background of a sound classification.
 Made contributions on applied sciences-medicine, public
health, agriculture, conservation, management of natural
resources.
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As a Biology student, conceptualize a

systematics related research that will
cover a particular field in Biology.

Present the Rationale, Concept Map

of the Methodology, expected
outcome/s.