551-0216-00L  Field Course in Mycology

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersR. Berndt, M. A. Garcia Otalora
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman
CommentNumber of participants limited to 8.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
551-0216-00 PMykologischer Feldkurs
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
Feldkurs während den Semesterferien: 19.-27. August 2021
Ort: Zürich Tagesexkursionen, LFV B42.2
3.5 hrs
16.08. - 27.08.08:15-18:00LFW B 2 »
R. Berndt, M. A. Garcia Otalora

Catalogue data

AbstractThis mycology class combines field excursions and a practical training in the lab. The participants will be introduced to the species diversity and morphology of basidio- and ascomycetes, learn how fungi are collected for scientific purposes and how they are determined by macroscopic and microscopic characters using specialist literature. This year’s course will focus on lichenized fungi.
ObjectiveRecognizing fungal species diversity and learning to determine basidio- and ascomycete species.
Collecting, documenting and preparing herbarium specimens of fungi for scientific purposes.
Introduction to the light microscopy of fungi.
Learning how to use specialist mycology literature and understanding the technical terminology.
Knowledge of the relevant macroscopic und microscopic characters of fungi.
ContentIntroduction to the taxonomy of basidio- and ascomycetes. Field excursions to study fungi in their habitats. Study and determination of the collections in the lab. Micromorphology of basidio- and ascomycetes (incl. lichenized fungi). Introduction to major groups of plant-pathogenic fungi, especially rust fungi.
Lecture notesScripts will be handed out.
LiteratureTechnical literature will be provided in the lecture room.
Prerequisites / NoticeThe course is restricted to eight persons who are requested to enroll by a written application to the lecturers.
Requirements: The participants need to read in advance selected chapters from mycology textbooks (to be announced) to gather the basic mycology knowledge necessary for the course.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersR. Berndt, M. A. Garcia Otalora
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationGerman
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Admission requirementVorgängiges Selbststudium von ausgewählten Lehrbuchkapiteln.
Additional information on mode of examinationProjektarbeiten im Kurs.

Learning materials

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Groups

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Restrictions

GeneralPermission from lecturers required for all students
Places8 at the most
Waiting listuntil 31.05.2021

Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Biology MasterElective Compulsory Master CoursesWInformation
Biology MasterElective Compulsory Master CoursesWInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterLaboratory and Field ExpertiseWInformation