BIOL * 3050 – Mycology W (3-3) [0.50]

This course provides an introduction to the fungal lifestyle and to classification and evolution of the major groups of fungi, including microfungi, yeasts and other eukaryotic microbes. The characteristics of fungal cell structure, genetics and metabolism will be presented, and fungal reproduction and sporulation processes discussed with reference to the life cycles of representative forms. The ecological and economic importance of fungi will be demonstrated by considering fungal ecology, symbiotic relationships, mycotoxins and pathogenic fungi and industrial applications of fungi and yeasts. Laboratory work will provide familiarity with procedures for culturing, examining and identifying fungi and yeasts. Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology.


Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : April 20, 2011

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This class is terrible. Its just a matter of memorizing the taxonomy and shrooms are not as much fun as I thought they would be. The labs are irritating and really dont serve a purpose.
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : March 16, 2011

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If you like taxonomy this is the class for you. The majority of the class is spent learning the differences between the various taxonomic groups. There is a 3hr lab once a week, though some experiments require that you check on them every few days. For a number of the labs you are free to complete them when you want as the lab is open during the day. The marks come from one midterm, one final, a lab book and a short paper.
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