Mycology: The Interactive World of Fungi

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Fungi are a major group of eukaryotes and a sister lineage to animals. We will consider evolutionary relationships and ecology of fungi and fungus-like organisms, focusing on their significance to human agriculture. We will develop a research proposal to investigate the biology of a recently discovered fungus as well as discuss and evaluate research papers. Laboratory activities will involve mastering the applied techniques to study fungi, including isolation and identification of wild species. The skills gained in this course will serve future careers in mycology, plant pathology, biotech, and environmental sciences.