Program Overview

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Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a Master's program in Biology, with a restricted elective course in Field Mycology and Identification of Fungi.

Course Description

The course provides an overview of the ecology, morphology, evolution, and taxonomy of larger fungi, with a focus on field mycology and identification of fruitbodies based on morphological characters. The course involves a mandatory six-day field course and independent project work, using the interactive citizen science platform "Svampeatlas" as a social learning platform.

Learning Outcomes

By completing the course, students can:

• Demonstrate an overview of the ecology, evolution, and taxonomy of larger fungi
• Recognize a selection of common or otherwise relevant fungal species from the Danish nature
• Outline the characteristics of several fungal orders producing macrofungal fruitbodies
• Demonstrate an overview of data sources and advanced approaches to fungal species identification
• Identify unknown fungi using relevant tools of identification
• Recognize the most important poisonous fungi
• Utilize fungi as tools for bioindication and conservation
• Design ecologically relevant field studies of fungal communities
• Understand challenges and relevant tools related to the study of macrofungal communities
• Undertake identification jobs related to fungi
• Identify and handle fungal biodiversity in nature management

Literature

The course literature is available on Absalon.

Recommended Academic Qualifications

Academic qualifications equivalent to a BSc degree are recommended.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The course involves lectures, workshops, project work, and practical exercises.

Remarks

The course includes a mandatory six-day field activity and continues with independent project work. The course is identical to the discontinued course NNMK14010U Field Mycology and Identification of Fungi.

Workload

The course workload is as follows:

• Lectures: 6 hours
• Preparation: 10 hours
• Practical exercises: 40 hours
• Excursions: 20 hours
• Project work: 130 hours
• Exam: 1 hour
• Total: 207 hours

Exam

The exam consists of an oral examination (20 minutes) and a written assignment (50 hours). The written assignment must be handed in one week prior to the examination. The grade is based on an overall evaluation of the two-part exams.

Examination Prerequisites

To qualify for the exam, the student must participate fully in the field activity (6 days).

Aid

The written assignment is with all aids allowed, while the oral exam is without aids.

Marking Scale

The course uses a 7-point grading scale.

Censorship Form

There is no external censorship, and several internal examiners are used.

Re-exam

The report can be reused in a new exam attempt. If the student is not qualified for the exam, they must follow the course again next time it is offered.

Criteria for Exam Assessment

The criteria for exam assessment are based on the learning outcomes.

Course Information

• Language: English
• Course code: SGBK21001U
• Credit: 7.5 ECTS
• Level: Full Degree Master
• Duration: 1 block
• Placement: Block 1
• Schedule: Notice that the course includes a mandatory six-day field activity in week 35, just prior to block 1, and continues with independent project work in block 1.
• Course capacity: Maximum 20 students
• Study board: Study Board for the Biological Area
• Contracting department: Globe
• Contracting faculty: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
• Course Coordinators: Jacob Heilmann-Clausen

Timetable

The course timetable is available on the university's website.