Information Package / Course Catalogue
Fungus Physiology
Course Code: ZBK605
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to give the basic concepts of fungal physiology related to environmental factors, especially phytopathogenic fungi.

Course Content

In this context, the main topics covered in this course are the structure and functions of fungus cells, food and intake, fungus metabolism, growth and development, sexual and asexual reproduction.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To gain knowledge on the structure of fungal cell and cellular functions
2.To know the nutritional requirements of fungi and the involment of the nutrients in the structure and metabolism of fungi. To use these information in laboratory studies
3.To understand the main metabolic pathways which occur in fungi.
4.To understand the growth, reproduction of fungi.
5.To acquire knowledge of the biology, physiology, and reproductive processes of fungi.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Cooke, R.C., 1993. Ecophysiology of Fungi. Blackwell Publishing. 352 s.
2.Jennings, D.H., 1995. The Physiology of Fungal Nutrition. Cambridge Press. 622 s.
3.Moore - Landecker, E.,1972. Fundementals of the Fungi.458 s.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction and concept of physiology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Ultrastructure and function of fungal cells
Week 3 - Theoretical
Cellular biosyntheses
Week 4 - Theoretical
Physical requirements for growth (temperature, pH, moisture, light, aeration)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Fungus metabolism (carbon)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Fungus metabolism (nitrogen)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Fungus metabolism (lipid)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Nonsexuel reproduction
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sexuel reproduction
Week 10 - Theoretical
Nutritional and physical factors affecting reproduction
Week 11 - Theoretical
Spore release and dispersal
Week 12 - Theoretical
Spore release and dispersal
Week 13 - Theoretical
Spore dormancy and germination
Week 14 - Theoretical
Spore dormancy and germination
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Assignment32315
Midterm Examination130131
Final Examination133134
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
5
3
OÇ-2
3
5
3
OÇ-3
3
3
2
2
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
3
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026