The course provides basic knowledge on various aspects of fungi which include fungal origin and phylogeny, habitat, mode of life, general and specific characteristics, methods in fungal nomenclature and classification, and examples from various fungal groups. Other aspects include the economic importance of fungi such as fungal application in industries, medically important fungi, fungi as food spoilage, spoilage of timber products and fungi as plant pathogens. BMT 308 is three units course consisting of lectures (two times of 1 hour lecture per week) and laboratory practical (One three-hour practical every other week).
- Lecturer: DR. ROSNIDA BINTI TAJUDDIN
- Lecturer: PROFESOR DR. LATIFFAH BINTI ZAKARIA
Skill Level: Beginner