BIOLOGY AND GENETICS OF FUNGI
Fungal genetics, genomics, and physiology using plant pathogenic fungi and the genetic models Aspergillus nidulans and Neurospora crassa as model systems to explore the current knowledge of fungal genetics and plant/fungal interactions.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of fungal biology and genetics Audience: Graduate 2. Analyze current research topics in fungal genetics/biology Audience: Graduate 3. Identify members of the fungal research community Audience: Graduate 4. Write and critique research grants Audience: Graduate 5. Critique and discuss peer reviewed manuscripts Audience: Graduate 6. Develop and deliver oral presentations (research paper and own research) Audience: Graduate 7. Improve communication skills (oral and written) Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of fungal biology and genetics Audience: Graduate 2. Analyze current research topics in fungal genetics/biology Audience: Graduate 3. Identify members of the fungal research community Audience: Graduate 4. Write and critique research grants Audience: Graduate 5. Critique and discuss peer reviewed manuscripts Audience: Graduate 6. Develop and deliver oral presentations (research paper and own research) Audience: Graduate 7. Improve communication skills (oral and written) Audience: Graduate
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- BIOLOGY AND GENETICS OF FUNGI · 3 credits.