Polymerase chain reaction and virus genotyping. These practicals are designed to enable you to isolate fungi from various sources, attempt a preliminary identification of the organisms you isolate, and introduce you to some of the distinctive and interesting aspects of fungal behaviour. We will videotape this and use the tapes to demonstrate points covered in the lectures Fungal interactions. Students who fail the course in June can resit in September. In-course assessments are not taken into account.
Students have a free choice of topic from the list provided.
Scientific abstract During your tutorial sessions you are required to give an oral presentation, based on a lead reference, to your tutorial group and your tutor. Your talk should present an informative summary of the topic, using overhead projection facilities to illustrate the talk. This is for training purposes. The talk is not assessed but it is compulsory and feedback will be provided. No marks will be given for the abstract unless you have given the talk.