BIOL180
INTRODUCTORY MYCOLOGY
Offered in a current or upcoming term. Official schedule
Other titles (4)
- BIOLOGY OF MUSHROOMS
- INTRODUCTION TO FUNGAL BIOLOGY
- INTRO TO FUNGAL BIOLOGY
- LAB FOR FUNGAL BIOLOGY
- Department
- Biology
- Terms offered
- 7
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
This is a lecture/lab/field/discussion course focused on the basic and applied biology of mushrooms and related fungi. Topics will include: mushroom diversity, ecology and evolution; identification of New England mushrooms; mushroom cultivation; fermented fungal foods and beverages; ethnomycology, medical mycology; and topics in applied mycology (mycoremediation, alternative uses of fungi and fungal products, etc). The course will include opportunities for weekend field trips to attend local mushroom forays.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2016–2026
2000 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 41% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 42% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 43% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 46% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2025 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2018 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent first- Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM Biological Sciences B112 2026-12025-12023-2
- Mon, 1:25 PM–4:25 PM Biological Sciences B112 2026-22025-2
- Mon, 1:25 PM–4:15 PM Biological Sciences B112 2023-1
- Mon, Thu, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM Biological Sciences B355 2019-1
- Mon, 2:50 PM–5:30 PM Biological Sciences B112 2019-2
- Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM BP259 2000-1
- Tue, 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 2000-2
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | David S. Hibbett | Lecture | 1 | 10 of 12 enrolled | 23830 |
| Fall 2025 | David S. Hibbett | Lecture | 1 | 11 of 12 enrolled | 23830 |
| Fall 2023 | David S. Hibbett | Lecture | 1 | 14 of 14 enrolled | 22460 |
| Fall 2020 | David S. Hibbett | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 8 enrolled | 27236 |
| Fall 2019 | David S. Hibbett | Lecture | 1 | 13 of 12 enrolled | 27236 |
| Fall 2015 | David S. Hibbett | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 6 enrolled | 24582 |
| Fall 2000 | David S. Hibbett | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 25 enrolled | 24935 |
No-credit sessions
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2000 | David S. Hibbett | Lab | - | 7 of 25 enrolled | 24938 |