BOT 330 APPLIED MYCOLOGY

An introduction to fungi with an emphasis on their roles in natural and managed ecosystems and their use by humans. Topics include life history strategies of major guilds; ecosystem functions in forests and agriculture; identification of mushrooms by macro- and microscopic features; sustainable use of fungi as food, medicine, and for bioremediation; and an introduction to culturing and cultivating fungi. Students will engage with fungi through field trips, laboratory experiments, and curating a mushroom collection.