An Introduction to FUNGI (SELL)

The fungal kingdom is almost totally ignored, yet it underpins all plant and animal life. This course looks at the way humans and mushrooms interact. It shows how species vary according to habitat – be this woodland or pasture. Although it addresses all aspects of the complex world of mycology, it focuses in particular on edible and poisonous species. It includes an overview of their historical and sociological relationship with today’s Britain and Europe. Students will study both in the classroom and in the field (wood) to gather and identify fungi species. Students will be expected to produce a 500-word profile of a chosen species.

Tutor: Daniel Butler

Please go to http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/sell/lifelong-learning/ for all enquiries and bookings.

Please enquire about the fee waiver scheme which applies to all SELL Courses. If you have no first degree, reside in Wales and are in receipt of certain state benefits, you may be able to get your course fees subsidised, or paid for you.