Course Description

BI213 Mycology W 0.5

A survey of the slime moulds, protoctistan fungi and true fungi. Topics include taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, collection and culture, life cycles and reproduction, ecology, evolution and phylogenetic relationships. The relationships of fungi with other organisms are considered, with special emphasis on lichens.

Prerequisite: BI100*.

Exclusion: BI211*.

3 lecture hours, 3 lab. hours

Official electronic version updated on November 10, 2000

M. Watson, Editor