CourseEstablished
Fungal Evolution & Phylogenetics
The evolutionary history of fungi and the practical phylogenetic methods used to reconstruct relationships from DNA sequence data.
Level
Course
Modules
6
Duration
2–3 months
Format
Live online
School
Fungal Science
What you will study
6 modules, one growing line of knowledge.
Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project.
At a glance
How the programme grows, phase by phase.
PHASE 1
Foundations
- Origins of Fungi and the Fossil Record
- Major Evolutionary Transitions in Fungi
PHASE 2
Practice
- Sequence Alignment and Data Matrices
- Maximum Likelihood and Bayesian Inference
PHASE 3
Application & project
- Multilocus and Phylogenomic Approaches
- Species Delimitation and Interpreting Trees
What you will be able to do
Fungal Evolution & Phylogenetics
By the end you will have worked through:
- Origins of Fungi and the Fossil Record
- Major Evolutionary Transitions in Fungi
- Sequence Alignment and Data Matrices
- Maximum Likelihood and Bayesian Inference
- Multilocus and Phylogenomic Approaches
Your learning path
Where this programme sits in the school.
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FAQ
Questions about this programme
Do I need experience to study Fungal Evolution & Phylogenetics?
No previous experience is needed. The course starts from the foundations.
How is Fungal Evolution & Phylogenetics taught?
Live online, in 6 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.
What certificate do I get?
Fungaris issues a course certificate on completion. Accreditations are assessed according to the training completed and the local regulations of each country.
What can I study after Fungal Evolution & Phylogenetics?
The natural next step is Diploma in Applied Mycology.
How it is taught
Live, in a small group, with a real project.
i.A live professorMycologists, biologists, engineers and chefs who work in the field.
ii.A small groupQuestions in every session, and classmates from many countries.
iii.A real projectEach programme closes with applied work, reviewed by your professor.
iv.A certificateIssued by Fungaris on completion of the programme.
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Admissions & Fees
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Pay in full with a 20% reduction, or reserve your place with 40% and pay the rest in monthly instalments.