Mycology

Catalog description

Students will cover all known taxonomic groups of Kingdom Fungi and related organisms traditionally studied by mycologists (oomycetes, slime molds). Emphasis will be placed on learning the biology of Fungi and related organisms (cell biology / genetics / ecology / morphology / biogeography / pathology) but students will also gain an appreciation of the impact of these organisms on the environment and human society as well as the history of the field. Lab will involve learning how to identify, collect, culture, manipulate and respect these organisms. Corequisite lab course required.