J. Dighton
P. Oudemans
J. White
J. White
Fungal classification (lecture) 1-18-00
Media and its effects on Polycephalomyces development (lab) 1-21-00
Fungal classification (lecture) 1-25-00
Preservation & storage and observations on Polycephalomyces (lab) 1-28-00
Fungal classification (lecture) 2-1-00
Soil fungus isolations; culturing of preserved fungi; further observations on Polycephalomyces (lab) 2-4-00
Host-fungus interactions (lecture) 2-8-00
Endophytes & epibionts (lecture) 2-11-00
Soil fungus identification and survival of preserved fungi (lab) 2-15-00
Insect pathogens (lecture) 2-18-00
Quiz 2-22-00
J. Dighton
Why are we not head high in detritus? - The role of fungi in
Decomposition 2-25-00
Fungi and nutrient mineralization 2-29-00
Plant nutrient uptake - the role of mycorrhizae 3-3-00
Non-nutrient mycorrhizal activities 3-7-00
The ultimate fractal non-determinant organism - unique
characteristics for communication 3-10-00
How do we know what they are doing? A discussion on methodology 3-14-00
Fungi and pollutants 3-17-00
Quiz 3-21-00
P. Oudemans
Fungal genetics (lecture) 3-24-00
Molecular characterization tools (isozyme analysis, AFLP, RFLPs, RAPDS) (lab) 3-28-00
Fungal population genetics (lecture) 3-31-00
Molecular characterization tools (isozyme analysis, AFLP, RFLPs, RAPDS) (lab) 4-4-00
Fungal growth patterns (lecture) 4-7-00
Microscopic methods (imaging) (lab) 4-11-00
Microscopic methods (imaging) (lab) 4-14-00
Aquatic fungi (lecture) 4-18-00
Collection and identification of aquatic fungi (field trip) 5-2-00
Quiz 5-5-00
Grading: Each quiz is worth 100 points for a total of 300 points
Total points for course: 400 points
Final grades will be assigned using a 10 point scale.