Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Advanced Mycology BIO530 Turkish Compulsory 4 + 0 4.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Başaran DÜLGER
Instructor(s)
Goals This course aims to provide students with information and concepts about the definition, distribution, structure and metabolism of fungi, and their biotechnological uses.
Course Content In this lesson; Fundamentals of Mycology, Fungal Interactions, Taxonomic and Biological Examination of Fungi in the Gymnomycota (=Slimestone Fungi) Division, Taxonomic and Biological Examination of Fungi in the Mastigomycota Division, Taxonomic and Biological Examination of Fungi in the Zygomycotina Subdivision of the Amastigomycota Division, Examples of Zygomycotina Subdivision, Taxonomic and Biological Examination of Fungi in the Ascomycotina Subdivision of the Amastigomycota Division - Examples of Ascomycotina Subdivision, Taxonomic and Biological Examination of Fungi in the Basidiomycotina Subdivision of the Amastigomycota Division: Examples of Basidiomycotina Subdivision -1, Taxonomic and Biological Examination of Fungi in the Basidiomycotina Subdivision of the Amastigomycota Division: Examples of Basidiomycotina Subdivision -2, Taxonomic and Biological Examination of Fungi in the Deuteromycotina Subdivision of the Amastigomycota Division Taxonomic and biological examination of fungi, Fungal Physiology, Medicinal Mycology, Examination of Medicinal Mycology specimens, Mycotoxins, Mushroom Poisoning and Toxic Mushrooms, Uses of fungi in Biotechnology, Information flow will be provided on the examination of research conducted on mycology.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Can identify fungi
2 Distinguish fungi taxonomically
3 learn the usage areas of fungi in biotechnology
4 Evaluate fungal interactions and their results by learning.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Fundamentals of Mycology, Fungal Interactions Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Taxonomical and biological investigation of fungi located in Gymnomycota(= Slime Moulds)Division Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
3. Week Taxonomical and biological investigation of fungi located in Mastigomycota Division Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
4. Week Taxonomical and biological investigation of fungi located in Amastigomycota Division. Samples of Zygomycotina Subdivision Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
5. Week Taxonomical and biological investigation of fungi located in Amastigomycota Division. Samples of Ascomycotina Subdivision Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
6. Week Taxonomical and biological investigation of fungi located in Amastigomycota Division. Samples of Basidiomycotina Subdivision-1 Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
7. Week Taxonomical and biological investigation of fungi located in Amastigomycota Division. Samples of Basidiomycotina Subdivision-2 Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
8. Week Taxonomical and biological investigation of fungi located in Amastigomycota Division. Samples of Deuteromycotina Subdivision -1 Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
9. Week Taxonomical and biological investigation of fungi located in Amastigomycota Division. Samples of Deuteromycotina Subdivision -2 Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
10. Week Fungal Physiology Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
11. Week Medical Mycology, investigation of Medical Mycology samples Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
12. Week Mycotoxins, Mushroom Poisoning and Poisonous Mushrooms Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
13. Week The use of fungi in Biotechnology Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
14. Week Investigations of researches on mycology Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Improve the scientific knowledge in the field of Biology to a more advanced level. Use the advenced knowledge to innovate, interpret the results, to apply the results and to design unique projects.
2 Gain the ability to identify scientific questions, compare, analyze and solve the problems independently.
3 Gain the skills of using the modern laboratory techniques and analysis methods in the field of biology.
4 Gain the ability to get the information by doing research, to evaluate, interpret and apply it.
6 Gain the ability to design experimental studies, do the applications and analyse the complicated results using advanced skills, like critical thinking, problem solving and deciding.
7 Use the scientific knowledge and apply the ability of problem solving, evaluate and analyse advanced concepts in interdiciplinary fields.
7 Use the scientific knowledge and apply the ability of problem solving, evaluate and analyse advanced concepts in interdiciplinary fields.
8 Gain the scientific knowledge to set up communication with the collegues. Gain the ability to follow and use of the literature. Gain the ability to share or present the results of his/her own studies with the scientists during a scientific conference, workshop or seminar.
9 Participate scientific collaborations effectively and lead a scientific study if necessary.
10 Follow the innovations in the field of biology. Gain the ability to find resources and to use the databases.
11 Find new or strategical approaches to solve an unpredicted or advanced problems.
12 Improve scientific knowledge where there is a little or limited data present. Gain the ability to connect the information from different scientific diciplines.
13 Find unique ideas and get in contact with the professionals in scientific topics using his/her knowledge and skills.
14 Have the ability to read, understand, speak and write a foreign language in order to contact with the scientists from all over the World.
15 Follow novel developments in computational software and hardware systems related with biology, use this knowledge and skill in research.
16 Obey the ethical regulations and watch the ethical issues while designing a scientific study, collecting data, evaluating and publishing them.
17 Adopt life-long learning strategies during performing scientific studies.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5
PY6 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4
PY8 3 3 3 3
PY9 3 3 3 3
PY10 5 5 5 5
PY11 3 3 3 3
PY12 4 4 4 4
PY13 4 4 4 4
PY14 3 3 3 3
PY15 4 4 4 4
PY16 5 5 5 5
PY17 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1. Öner, M. (1998). Mikoloji I, Myxomycetes, Phycomycetes, Ascomycetes, 4. Baskı. Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi no 53. Ege Üniversitesi Basımevi, Bornova İzmir.180 sayfa 2. Öner, M. (1998). Mikoloji II, FungiImperfecti, Basidiomycetes, 4. Baskı. Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi no 39. Ege Üniversitesi Basımevi, Bornova İzmir, 136 sayfa 3. Özakça, D.Ü.(2014). Mantarlar, Biyoloji ve Uygulamalar. Nobel Kitap Yayınevi, Ankara. 4.Sümer, S. (2006). Genel Mikoloji. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara. 5. Erdem, Y. (2018). Mantar Avcısının El Kitabı. Bafra Ofset, Samsun. 6. Mat, A. (2000). Türkiye’de Mantar Zehirlenmeleri ve Zehirli Mantarlar. Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Research 14 2 28
Interview 2 2 4
Presentation (Preparation) 14 2 28
Practice 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Classroom Activities 14 4 56
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0