Micr 401(G):  MYCOLOGY sec. 41     

Prerequisite: Micr 200 or permission of instructor

Required Books: 

Gessner, R. V.  2002.  Lecture supplement and laboratory manual for introductory mycology.  Published by the author. Loose-leaf publ. n.p.

Arora, D.  1986.  Mushrooms demystified: a comprehensive guide to fleshy fungi.  Second edition.  Ten Speed Press, Berkeley, CA.  959 pp.

Lincoff, G. H.  1981.  The Audubon Society field guide to North American mushrooms.  Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., New York.  926 pp.

Optional Reference Book:

Alexopoulos, C. J., C. W. Mims and M. Blackwell.  1996.  Introductory mycology. Fourth Edition.  John  Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York. 868 pp.  

Fall  M,W 1-2:50, Wg 249

Instructor:  R. V. Gessner  Office:  Wg 252,

Office Hours:  T,Th 9-10, 2-3

Office Phone: 298-1145

E-mail:  r-gessner@wiu.edu,

Messages: 298‑1546 (M- F,

      8am-N, 1-4:30pm)

Home Page:                                  http://www.wiu.edu. users/

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Exams (240 pts):                                           

Exam 1                                     = 60 pts                   

Exam 2                                     = 60pts                     

Exam 3                                     = 60pts                           

Final Exam                               = 60pts                              

Projects and Reports (115 pts)*:                            

Microscope calibration            = 5pts (due before Exam 1)

Field collections**                    = 25 pts (all but lichens due before Thanksgiving break), +extra credit

General mold Isolation/ident.   = 25 pts (due by Friday before

                                               Finals week)

Powdery mildew identification  = 10 pts (due on day of lab.)

Air sampling/ident.                   = 25 pts (due by Friday before                                                       Finals week)

Journal/web report                   = 25 pts (written summary, 5-10 minute oral report during lab., arranged with Instructor; due by Friday before Finals week)

Total Course Points (355  pts)

**A maximum of 25 extra credit points may be earned for additional specimens  

Grade Calculation:   

A = 90-100%

B = 80-89%

C = 70-79%

D = 60-69%

F = below 60%

Attendance is expected at all lectures and labs.  

Syllabus subject to change with notice.

Course goals and objectives: To provide an introduction to the field of mycology for majors and non-majors.

Types of examinations:  Lecture exams may include short answer (matching, fill in), questions requiring written explanations, labeling of drawings and identification of specimens, 10pts on each exam will include questions from lab.

Outside work required:  Reading of textbook chapters and laboratory manual, literature research and review writing.

Deadlines:  See above project and report deadlines.  

Students with disabilities: “In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), academic accommodations may be made for any student who notifies the instructor of the need for an accommodation.  It is imperative that you take the initiative to bring such needs to the instructor’s attention, as he/she is not legally permitted to inquire about such particular needs of students.  Students who may require special assistance in emergency evacuations (i.e. fire, tornado, etc.) should contact the instructor as to the most appropriate procedures to follow in such an emergency.  Contact Disability Support Services at 298-2512 for additional services.”