BIOL 172 - Fungal BiologySemester Hours: 3
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Fungi are a diverse group of microorganisms with an active role in nutrient cycling, disease, and industrial applications that are essential in modern society. This course serves as an introduction to the field of mycology with a large focus on diversity, life history traits, ecology, physiology, evolutionary biology, and the interactions of fungi with plant and animal hosts. The course will first cover the diversity of mushrooms and then explore key taxonomic groups to provide the opportunity of developing identification and classification skills. The second portion of the course will focus on the relationship between fungi and their hosts, including studying human commensals and pathogens.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
BIO 011 or BIOL 113 ; BIO 012 or BIOL 112 ; BIO 015 or Laboratory Skills course (BIOL 126 , 127 , 128 , or 129 ); or permission of instructor.
Credit for either BIOL 172 or BIO 172. (Formerly BIO 172.)
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