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UQU Programs
Microbiology

Mycology

BIOM2406
3 hours English

Mycology

Mycology 31 12
BIOM1401 Introductory Microbiology
3 hours No requisites
1 Introduction: / - What are fungi / – Distribution of fungi in nature / – The positive role of fungi in life (food industry – medicinal industry – industrial microbiology – biocontrol – soil fertility)
2 General characters of fungi: / - The negative role of fungi in life (food deterioration – human, animal and plant diseases) / - Fungal nutrition / – Spore formation in fungi (asexual and sexual spores)
3 Fungal classification: / - Myxomycotina (their general characteristics) / - Study of some resembling fungi (e.g. Arcyria, Physarum, Stemonitis,)
4 Fungal classification (continued): / - Mastigomycotina / - general characteristics / - study of some resembling fungi (e.g. Synchytium, Allomyces,Saprolegnia)
5 Fungal classification (continued): / - Mastigomycotina / - (e.g. Pythium , Phytophthora, downy mildews fungi, Albugo)
6 Fungal classification (continued): / - Zygomycotina / - general characteristics / - Formation of zygospore / - Study of some resembling fungi(e.g. Rhizopus, Mucor, Phycomyces)
7 Fungal classification (continued): / - Zygomycotina / -Pilobolus, Morterilla, Thamnidium, Syncepalastrum, Cunninghamella, Entomophthora
8 Fungal classification (continued): / - Ascomycotina / - General characteristics / - Types of fruiting bodies / - Study of some resembling fungi (e.g. Saccharomyces, Schizosaccharomyces, Taphrina)
9 Fungal classification (continued): / - Ascomycotina (continued) / - Study of some resembling fungi / - Aspergillus, Penicillium and their economic importance
10 Fungal classification (continued): / - Ascomycotina (continued) / – Powdery mildews fungi. / - Sordaria, Claviceps,medicinal importance of ergot / - Peziza, Morchella, Terfezia
11 Fungal classification (continued): / - Basidiomycotina / - General characteristics / - Rust fungi
12 Fungal classification (continued): / - Basidiomycotina(continued) / - Smut fungi / - Fungi forming large fruiting bodies; e.g. Agaricus, Amanita, Coprinus, Lycoperdon, Hydenum,Clavaria, Phallus, Geastrum
13 Fungal classification (continued): / -Previous and current situation of Deuteromycotina / - General characteristics / - Classification. / - Candida and their medicinal importance
14 Fungal classification (continued): / - Studying some resembling genera: Botrytis, Trichoderma, Microsporum, Alternaria, Fusarium, Graphium, Rhizoctonia
1.1 Mapped to: K2, K3

Describe basic morphology and cell structure of fungi

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Describe the general characteristics of fungi

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.3 Mapped to: K2, K3

Identify the distribution of fungi in nature

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.4 Mapped to: K2, K3

List the different divisions related to Eumycota

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
2.1 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3

Interpret the role of fungi in human health, food, and environment

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
2.2 Mapped to: S1, S2

Evaluate methods for isolation and purification of fungi

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
2.3 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3

Explain how fungi are classified into various divisions

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
3.1 Mapped to: V1, V2

Demonstrate independently and with multi-disciplinary teams.

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
3.2 Mapped to: V1, V2

Cooperate in providing scientific and technical services in microbiology

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
3.3 Mapped to: V3

Demonstrate responsibility and accountability

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
Assessment
Weight
Quizzes
25%
Exam Midterm
25%
Final Exam
50%
Total
100%