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BIOL 854 - Biology of Fungi

An introduction to the fungi, with emphasis on field identification as well as current experimental methods used to study fungal genetics, ecology, and evolution. Laboratory exercises will use filamentous fungi to demonstrate methods for identification, culture techniques, breeding systems, genetic analysis, and interaction biology. Field trips will survey taxonomic diversity of fleshy fungi from diverse habitats in the southern Appalachian Mountains.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.  Enrollment limited to 12 students.

Credits: 4