Program Overview

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Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a course in Field Mycology, which is part of the Forest and Landscape Engineering program and the Urban Landscape Engineering program. This course can also be taken by other students interested in gaining knowledge about fungi.

Course Description

The course introduces students to the kingdom of fungi and mycological form groups. It covers topics such as fungal ecology, indicator species for different natural types, and fungi as part of biodiversity. The course aims to provide students with knowledge about the kingdom of fungi and its various ecological functions.

Learning Objectives

After completing the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the main characteristics of different form groups within the kingdom of fungi
• Describe and recognize different ecological functions within the kingdom of fungi
• Relate the ecological function of fungi to the biotope
  atural type in which they grow
• Use determination keys and microscopes to identify fungi
• Take a position on the mycological part of biodiversity

Knowledge

The course provides students with:

• Basic knowledge of the characteristics of various form groups within the kingdom of fungi
• Basic knowledge of different ecological functions within the kingdom of fungi
• Knowledge of indicator species for different natural types

Skills

The course enables students to:

• Make a qualified assessment of which form group a given fruiting body belongs to
• Perform fungal determinations using microscopes and determination keys
• Recognize the occurrence and role of fungi in different ecosystems
• Register fungal finds on the Fungal Atlas portal and use databases to assess natural areas
• Identify important indicator species in different natural types

Competencies

The course enables students to:

• Assess the ecological function of different fungi in the biotope in which they grow
• Assess the biodiversity value of an area based on fungi
• Be qualified to include fungi in nature value assessments and area analyses

Teaching Materials

The course uses books, articles, podcasts, and other materials.

Teaching Methods

The course consists of lectures, presentations, and excursions with a focus on collection, fungal determination, and registration.

Notes

• Students from the Forest and Landscape Engineering program and the Urban Landscape Engineering program are recommended to have completed their first year of study.
• The course is held at Himmeriggården, Hinnerup, Århus, and includes communal dining and accommodation. Participants are required to pay for their own food and lodging.

Workload

The course has a workload of 68 hours, including:

• Lectures: 0 hours
• Preparation: 22 hours
• Exercises: 20 hours
• Project work: 25 hours
• Supervision: 1 hour

Feedback

The course provides ongoing feedback during the teaching period.

Enrollment

Students who are not enrolled in a professional bachelor's program should contact the relevant student service. Merit students and single-course students (further education) should follow the relevant application procedures.

Examination

The course has a written examination with a 7-point grading scale. The examination is individual and takes place on a Friday in week 42.

Assessment Criteria

The assessment is based on the course content, teaching materials, and learning objectives.

Course Information

• Language: Danish
• Course code: LSLS10156U
• ECTS points: 2.5
• Level: Professional bachelor
• Placement: Block 1
• Schedule: The course is held from Monday to Thursday from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM and on Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Himmeriggården.

Capacity

The course has a maximum capacity of 24 participants and requires a minimum of 10 enrolled students to be conducted.

Study Board

The course is offered by the SCIENCE Professionsbachelor study board.

Institute

The course is taught by the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management.

Faculty

The course is part of the Faculty of Science.

Course Responsible

The course is responsible for Simon Skov.

Teachers

The course is taught by Simon Skov and Anna-Klara Krogager K. Knoblauch.