Bi6620c Microscopical fungi - practical course

Faculty of Science
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Ing. Monika Laichmanová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
prof. Mgr. Monika Vítězová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
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 of Seminar Groups
Bi6620c/01: Mon 16. 2. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 13:00–14:50 E25/111, M. Laichmanová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
NOW( Bi6620 Microscopical fungi ) && 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.
The capacity limit for the course is 14 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 3/14, only registered: 0/14, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/14
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract

Microscopic fungi represent an important group of organisms with significant ecological functions and broad practical relevance. The course is focused on developing practical skills in working with microscopic fungi under laboratory conditions.
The aim of the practical classes is to introduce students to the basic methods of microscopy, cultivation, and isolation of fungi, as well as to the principles of their morphological identification. Students will learn to recognize reproductive structures, work with identification keys, and apply approaches used for the determination of selected groups of micromycetes. Emphasis is placed on an experimental approach, good laboratory practice, and the interpretation of microscopic observations.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
  • work with microscopic fungi under laboratory conditions;
  • prepare slides and use a light microscope;
  • recognize basic morphological and reproductive structures of fungi;
  • identify selected microscopic fungi based on morphological characteristics;
  • apply basic cultivation and isolation techniques;
  • use identification keys for fungal determination.
Key topics
  • Microscopy techniques and preparation of slides;
  • morphology of microscopic fungi and microscopic observation of structures;
  • asexual and sexual reproduction of fungi;
  • characteristics of major groups (Ascomycota, Mucoromycota, Basidiomycota);
  • identification of micromycetes based on morphological characteristics;
  • cultivation and isolation of microscopic fungi;
  • food fungi, phytopathogenic and soil fungi and their identification;
  • use of identification keys in the determination of unknown isolates.

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
  • SEIFERT, Keith. The genera of Hyphomycetes. Utrecht: CBS-KNAW Fungal Biodiversity Centre, 2011, vi, 997. ISBN 9789070351854. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Practical laboratory classes, independent student work, discussion of results.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Active participation in practical classes, completion of laboratory reports, and successful identification of micromycete isolates.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
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 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2027.
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