Crash Course Fungi
This crash course delivers a concise, research-oriented overview of fungal biology, diversity, and ecology, emphasizing systematics, life cycles, cell structure, symbioses, pathogenicity, decomposition, and applications in food production and biotechnology. Participants build practical skills in literature review, data synthesis, and developing effective teaching materials.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Crash Course Fungi provides a quick, research-ready summary of fungal biology, diversity, and ecology, covering systematics, life cycles, and cell structure clearly. You explore symbioses, pathogenicity, and decomposition, then apply main ideas to food production and biotechnology. Develop skills in searching literature, putting data together, and creating engaging, accurate teaching and outreach materials.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Fungal taxonomy & phylogeny: quickly 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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