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BIOL 445 - Field Mycology


Description:
Stresses taxonomy, morphology, and ecology of mushrooms and related forms with emphasis on Northwest flora. Offered fall quarter only.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 183.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Utilize appropriate techinques for the field collection, preservation, and herbarium deposition of macrofungi.
  • Utilize taxonomic resources to identify fungi representing the major groups of macrofungi.
  • Utilize appropriate terminology to describe the morphology, anatomy, and ecology of macrofungi.
  • Design, carry out, analyze and evlauate a research project on the biodiversity or ecology of the macrofungi.
  • Identify the major groups of macrofungi and describe their characteristics and ecological importance.
  • Contrast the traditional classification system with the modern phylogenetic outline of the macrofungi.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/21/16

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