Topics include fungal systematics, morphology, physiology, and ecology. The roles of fungi in the environment and their importance to man. A weekend field trip explores the natural occurrence of fungi. Labs introduce the techniques used for morphological and molecular identification, and for isolation in pure culture. Students use fungal cultures to conduct an independent experimental research project.

Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Science course
Breadth Requirement: Living Things and Their Environment (4)

2011-2012 Course Coordinator:  J-M. Moncalvo