BIO 398 - Mycology

Fungi are everywhere! This course will introduce students to the basic biology of the Kingdom Fungi, plus some other eukaryotic organisms traditionally classified with the fungi. Students will learn about fungi in the natural world, including their important role in forest environments. They will also study fungal interactions with human beings: while many fungi are crucial for food and biotechnology, others can cause disease in humans and other animals. This course will include a hands-on laboratory in which students will interact with diverse fungi.

Prerequisites
BIO 201 or BIO 211 or BIO 215 or BIO 221 or permission of the instructor.

Credits 4

Notes
From time to time, departments design a new course to be offered either on a one-time basis or an experimental basis before deciding whether to make it a regular part of the curriculum. First offered Fall 2023.

New course

Area
Natural Science

Division
Natural Science

Compass Attributes
Natural Science