PLSCI 6490

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  • Schedule of Classes - March 17, 2025 8:55AM EDT

PLSCI 6490
Current Topics in Fungal Biology

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

In-depth analysis and discussion of current scientific literature focused on the genetics, genomics, cell and molecular biology, and evolution of fungi.


Prerequisites REF-FA25/Corequisites REF-FA25 BIOMG 2800 or PLSCI 2250 required for undergraduates; equivalent background in molecular biology and genetics coursework required for graduate students. Corequisites: None.

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Outcomes REF-FA25

  • Synthesize and present scientific arguments and evaluate them in the context of published literature.
  • Integrate quantitative and qualitative data to reach defensible conclusions and compare them to conclusions presented in the scientific literature.
  • Evaluate and effectively interpret factual claims, theories, and assumptions in the current fungal biology scientific literature.
  • Communicate data, claims, and theories effectively with peers.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  9480 PLSCI 6490   SEM 101

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    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Huberman, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Primarily for: biology graduate students. Undergraduates with the necessary background, postdocs, and staff with a focus on the molecular and organismal biology of fungi are welcome.