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BOTANY 333

BIOLOGY OF THE FUNGI

2 credits.

Growth, development, variability and dispersal of saprophytic, parasitic, and symbiotic fungi, with a consideration of their ecological and economic significance.

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Requisites: ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY/BOTANY 151 , BOTANY/BIOLOGY 130 , ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY 101 , BIOCORE 381 , or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Biological Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Will have a detailed knowledge of the biodiversity of Fungi, and organisms traditionally included in mycology courses, including but not limited to systematics, life cycles, genetics, pathology, ecology. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Apply knowledge of Fungi and fungal-like organisms for use in agriculture and industry. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Communicate about fungi in either an outreach or professional capacity. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Will have a detailed knowledge of the biodiversity of Fungi, and organisms traditionally included in mycology courses, including but not limited to systematics, life cycles, genetics, pathology, ecology. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Apply knowledge of Fungi and fungal-like organisms for use in agriculture and industry. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Communicate about fungi in either an outreach or professional capacity. Audience: Graduate

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