Crash Course Fungi
This crash course provides a concise, research-oriented introduction to fungal biology, covering taxonomy, ecology, industrial applications, and teaching methods to equip learners with practical skills in mycology.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Crash Course Fungi delivers 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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