Crash Course Fungi
This course offers a concise, research-oriented introduction to fungi, covering biology, diversity, ecology, systematics, life cycles, and cell structure. It explores key roles in symbioses, pathogenicity, decomposition, food production, and biotechnology, while developing practical skills in fungal identification, ecological analysis, and educational design.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Crash Course Fungi provides a compact, research-ready overview of fungal biology, diversity, and ecology, with clear coverage of systematics, life cycles, and cell structure. Explore symbioses, pathogenicity, and decomposition, then apply core concepts to food production and biotechnology. Build skills in literature search, data synthesis, and designing engaging, accurate teaching and outreach materials.
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Develop skills
- Fungal taxonomy & phylogeny: rapidly classify fungi using rDNA markers and traits.
- Fungal ecology insights: interpret symbioses, pathogens, and decomposer roles.
- Industrial mycology basics: link fungal metabolism to food and biotech processes.
- DNA barcoding know-how: outline ITS workflows for fast, reliable fungal ID.
- Teaching-ready modules: design clear, safe, engaging undergraduate mycology lessons.
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