Spring 2027

Biology and Genetics of Fungi

Explores fungal genetics, genomics, and physiology using plant pathogenic fungi and models Aspergillus nidulans and Neurospora crassa to study plant/fungal interactions.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2018: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Fall 2020: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.60 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=5 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of fungal biology and genetics

  • Analyze current research topics in fungal genetics/biology

  • Identify members of the fungal research community

  • Write and critique research grants

  • Critique and discuss peer reviewed manuscripts

  • Develop and deliver oral presentations (research paper and own research)

  • Improve communication skills (oral and written)

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  • Graduate/professional standing
BOTANY/GENETICS/MM&I/PLPATH 655

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  • Graduate/professional standing

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2018: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Fall 2020: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.60 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=5 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Fungal genetics, genomics, and physiology
  • Plant pathogenic fungi
  • Model organisms Aspergillus nidulans and Neurospora crassa
  • Plant/fungal interactions

Skills

  • Analyze current research topics in fungal genetics and biology
  • Write and critique research grants
  • Critique and discuss peer-reviewed manuscripts
  • Develop and deliver oral presentations on research papers and own research

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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