Program Overview

University Program Information

Introduction

The university offers a range of programs for students, including a course on Useful and Poisonous Wild Plants and Fungi.

Course Details

• Course Name: Useful and Poisonous Wild Plants and Fungi
• Lecturer: Helena ircelj, Dominik Vodnik
• Semester: 1st semester
• Lectures: 17 hours
• Seminars: 3
• Field work: 10 hours
• Credit points: 3 cp

Content (Syllabus outline)

• The basics on bioactive substances (useful and poisonous) in plants and fungi
• The basics of secondary metabolism in vascular plants and fungi
• The importance of bioactive substances for plants, fungi, and their consumers
• The effect of environment on chemical structure of plants from the nutritional point of view
• Major groups of secondary metabolites with toxic effects and the survey of the most important groups of poisonous plants and fungi in terrestrial ecosystems
• Useful, edible, and poisonous wild plants in living environment (urban environment)
• Useful, edible, and poisonous wild plants growing in cultivated ground, including weeds and invasive (exotic) species
• Useful, edible, and poisonous wild plants in forests

Prerequisites

• Conditions for inclusion in the work: Enrolment in the appropriate academic year
• Conditions for performing study obligations: Attendance at lectures, practical courses, and field work is compulsory. Student has to prepare a seminar paper.

Research Areas

The university is involved in various research areas, including:

• Research Activity
• Research Programmes
• Research Projects
• Research Groups
• Research Equipment
• Infrastructure Centres
• International Cooperation
• Industry Cooperation
• Development projects
• Nutritional Research Ethics Committee
• BFestival
• Research Ethics Review Board

International Relations

The university participates in international programs, such as:

• Erasmus+ Programme
• CEEPUS
• Partner Institutions
• List of Concluded Contracts
• Coordinators for Exchange Students
• Rules
• Forms
• Practical Training
• Contact Persons
• Information board
• Tenders and public procurement

Institutes and Facilities

The university has various institutes and facilities, including:

• Institute of Dairy Science & Probiotics
• Libraries
• Information Services
• Career Centre
• Biotechnical Faculty