Mycological knowledge - Introduction to Mycology

Additional course evaluations for BI1297

BI1297 Mycological knowledge - Introduction to Mycology, 7.5 Credits

Svampkunskap - en introduktion till mykologi

Syllabus approved

2017-11-15

Subjects

Biology

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Individual exercises	2.50	1002
Species knowledge	2.50	1003
Final exam	2.50	1004

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, entry requirements only from upper secondary school(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.

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 the student fails a test, the examiner may give the student a supplementary assignment, provided this is possible and there is reason to do so.
• If the student has been granted special educational support because of a disability, the examiner has the right to offer the student an adapted test, or provide an alternative assessment.
• If changes are made to this course syllabus, or if the course is closed, SLU shall decide on transitional rules for examination of students admitted under this syllabus but who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline. For more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor's and Master's level.

Other information

• The right to take part in teaching and/or supervision only applies to the course date to which the student has been admitted and registered on.
• If there are special reasons, the student may take part in course components that require compulsory attendance at a later date. For more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor's and Master's level.

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

Further information

There are no Grading criteria posted for this course