BIOL 443 - Mycology

Description:
The biology, morphology, and economic importance of the major groups of fungi including the slime molds. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 183.

Credits: (5)

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

Utilize appropriate techniques for the isolation and laboratory culture of fungi including all appropriate safety measures.
Design, carry out, and analyze and evaluate data from a research project on the biology, growth, or genetics of the fungi (or fungus like protists).
Utilize appropriate terminology to describe the morphology, anatomy, and ecology of major fungal and pseudofungal groups.
Identify members of the major groups of fungi and pseudofungi and describe their characteristics and ecological importance.
Contrast the traditional classification system with the modern phylogenetic outline of the fungi and pseudofungi.
Evaluate factors which influence the growth, metabolism, and ecology of the fungi and pseudofungi.
Describe the economic importance of various fungi and pseudofungi.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/21/16