Introduction to Mycology

From mushrooms to mycorrhizae, learn about the fascinating kingdom of fungi in this four-week introductory course.

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45 minutes

per class

Once per week

over 4 weeks

8-12

year olds

1-7

learners per class

per learner - per class

How does a “Multi-Day” course work?

Meets multiple times at scheduled times

Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

Great for engaging projects and interacting with diverse classmates from other states and countries

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Description

Class Experience

Fungi are a critical, but often overlooked component in biology. This four week introductory course will introduce students to the world of fungi. Students will learn about fungal classification, morphology, physiology and evolution. 

We will cover the many different types of fungi, their classification, reproduction, roles in ecology, relationship with other organisms, and human uses. Students will discover the many critical ecological functions fungi play and how to recognize them. 

We...

I am an ecologist with I undergraduate degrees in Agricultural Ecology and Natural Resource Management. Mycology is a critical component in understanding any ecosystem.

No homework is assigned, but additional optional materials (such as short videos and articles) will be posted in the classroom page between classes.

45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Teacher

Arwen Hubbard

Teaching Space and Environmental Science

685 total reviews

598 completed classes

About Me

Hello! My name is Arwen and I am absolutely passionate about space science, the environment, and teaching! I offer courses about the solar system, planets, natural processes, soil, and the environment. My Master’s is in Space Studies and I have...