Fungi: Functions, Friends, Foes

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

As the Hidden Kingdom, fungi are covert, critical players in life processes. This course examines unique anatomical, cellular, biochemical and ecological processes by which fungi function as energy salvagers, earth makers, life enablers and pathogenic killers. It further explores applications of mind alteration, body healing, materials, foods, and environmental remediation. Prerequisite: 8.0 university credits including 60% or higher in BIOL 2070H and 60% or higher in an additional 0.5 BIOL credit at the 2000 level.