Mycology – its basics and state-of-the-art applications (3 credits) Organism Biology PhD Course: Mycology – its basics and state-of-the-art applications (3 credits) This intensive four-day course aims to provide students with basic mycological concepts (e.g., taxonomy, physiology, genetics, etc.) as well as in-depth research examples in the form of lectures within selected areas of mycology. The course is open to PhD students and other interested scientists.   The course consists of preparatory literature reading, literature discussions, and presentations in selected areas, as well as a mini-microscopy lab. The basic concepts will be complemented by in-depth research examples from SLU scientists. Active participation by the students is required. At the end of the course, the students will participate in “chalk talks” in which they will discuss what they have learned during the course and how it could be applied or is relevant to their own research projects. Other members from the research community at SLU will be invited to serve as the student’s audience. For further information about the course, see the attached syllabus. If there are additional questions, don't hesitate to contact the course leaders Petra Fransson or Eddy Vélëz at the department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology. To register for the course send an e-mail to Petra Fransson (Petra.Fransson@slu.se) no later than November 1st, 2017.