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Syllabus

BI1297 Mycological knowledge - Introduction to Mycology, 7.5 Credits

Svampkunskap - en introduktion till mykologi

Subjects

Biology Biology

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Individual exercises	2.5	0102
Species knowledge	2.5	0103
Final exam	2.5	0104

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1N)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Basic eligibility for higher education.

Objectives

The course is an orientation course in mycology aimed at giving the student a basic knowledge of mushrooms and their biology and ecological roles.

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• outline the basic biology and systematics of fungi.

• be able to assign mushrooms into different taxonomic groups, as well as recognize a number of common mushrooms, including edible and poisonous mushrooms.

• Describe the ecological roles of fungi.

• Discuss different ecosystems role for the life of mushrooms.

• explain the impact of fungi on our everyday lives.

Content

The course is an orientation that provides species knowledge and an introduction to the biology and ecological roles of fungi. Central to the course are mushrooms, such as edible and poisonous mushrooms, their identification, taxonomy and systematics. The course briefly covers the use of fungi in our everyday lives.

The course is a distance course and the teaching is conducted in the form of online lectures, excursions and project work. Exams, project work and seminars are mandatory.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written exam, approved oral and written presentations of seminars and individual work as well as participation in compulsory subjects.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

The course is given as a distance course, but it includes about one week’s excursion and exercises at and near the Ultuna campus, which may involve some travel expenses for the student.

SLU is environmentally certified according to ISO 14001. A large part of our courses

cover knowledge and skills that contribute positively to the environment. To further

strengthen this, we have specific environmental goals for the education. Students are

welcome to suggest actions regarding the course’s content and implementation that lead

to improvements for the environment. For more information, see webpage www.slu.se.

Responsible department

Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology