Bi6620 Microscopical fungi

Faculty of Science
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 1 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Ing. Monika Laichmanová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. Mgr. Monika Vítězová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. Mgr. Monika Vítězová, Ph.D.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Ing. Jiřina Kučerová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 16. 2. to Fri 22. 5. Wed 12:00–12:50 E25/209
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Bi4090 General microbiology
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
The course provides a systematic overview of microscopic fungi, with emphasis on their morphology, growth, reproduction, and life cycles, including their interactions with the environment. It covers the fundamentals of nomenclature and systematic classification of micromycetes, the characteristics of major taxonomic and ecological groups, and their importance in both natural ecosystems and practical applications. The course also includes an overview of methods for the cultivation and identification of microscopic fungi.

Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
  • explain the basic characteristics of microscopic fungi;
  • describe their morphology, modes of reproduction, and life cycles;
  • distinguish the main ecological groups of microscopic fungi;
  • describe methods for their cultivation and identification;
  • explain the importance of microscopic fungi in nature and practical applications;
  • analyze the characteristics used for their classification and identification.
The knowledge acquired can be applied in the study of systematics, ecology, and the diversity of microscopic fungi, as well as in applied sciences.
Key topics
  • General characteristics of microscopic fungi;
  • nomenclature and systematic classification of microscopic fungi;
  • morphology, growth and reproduction of major taxonomic groups of microscopic fungi;
  • main ecological groups of microscopic fungi (saprophytic, parasitic and symbiotic species);
  • methods of cultivation and identification of microscopic fungi;
  • importance of microscopic fungi in the environment, food industry and biotechnology.
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • Fungal biodiversity. Edited by Pedro W. Crous - Gerard J. M. Verkley - Johannes Z. Groenewald - Jos H. Utrecht: Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute, 2019, 425 stran. ISBN 9789491751165. info
  • SAMSON, Robert A.; Jos HOUBRAKEN; Ulf THRANE; Jens C. FRISVAD and Birgitte ANDERSEN. Food and indoor fungi. Second edition. Utrecht: Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute, 2019, 481 stran. ISBN 9789491751189. info
  • DEACON, J. W. Fungal biology. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing, 2006, 371 s. ISBN 1405130660. info
  • MIESLEROVÁ, Barbora; Michaela SEDLÁŘOVÁ and Aleš LEBEDA. Houby a houbám podobné organismy v biotechnologiích. 1. vydání. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2016, 199 stran. ISBN 9788024449838. info
  • NĚMEC, Miroslav and Dagmar MATOULKOVÁ. Základy obecné mikrobiologie (Introduction to General Microbiology). 1. dotisk 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2018, 256 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-7923-6. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Lectures
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Colloquium; final written test (20 questions). A minimum of 13 correct answers is required to successfully complete the course.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2027.
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