21st Century Mycology

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This course covers an in-depth examination of contemporary research on fungi, including systematics and evolution, genetics, molecular ecology, biotechnology, bioremediation, physiology, plant or animal pathology, and/or developmental biology, through critical analysis and discussion of primary literature sources. Readings exemplify major questions, experimental approaches, and methods, and are analyzed to identify important contemporary research themes, paradigm shifts, and unanswered questions. Graduate students have additional course requirements/expectations. Prerequisite: BIO 306 ; BIO 412 . Offered Occasionally.