Course Description
This course begins with a historical introduction to fungi and algae and continues with the following topics: their economic importance, divisions of fungi and algae. A detailed study of a group of fungi and algae types will take place as well as a discussion on the basic methods used in cultivation, collection and isolating fungi and algae, the environment of fungi and algae and a detailed study of types of fungi and algae and a look at their life cycle.
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify basic concepts of fungi and algae.
- Discuss the importance of fungi and algae and its effects on our world.
- Understand how to live with these organisms.
- Analysis of general characteristics of fungi and algae and ultrastructure of them.
- Identify Advantages and disadvantages of these organisms.
- Determine the benefit of fungi and algae and how to use them in everyday life.
Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented. (e.g. increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as a result of new research in the field)
- Continue to follow the latest books related to the course.
- Add websites for the students in order to provide question models and self-tests as much as possible.
- Convert the standard course to a digital one.
- Update the contents of the course by a continual revision and comparison with similar courses in other universities.
- Continuous follow up of the latest advances in the field of fungi and algae morphology and anatomy and reproduction.
- Updating participants knowledge by reviewing the most recent publications in respectful periodicals.
- Provide participants with websites that enrich their ability to solve problems and answer relevant questions.
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Course ID: BIOL 332N
Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 3 | 4 | 4 | BIOL 212N |
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