CourseEstablished
Microscopy for Mycologists
Practical light microscopy for fungi: preparing mounts, using stains and reagents, measuring spores and documenting microscopic features.
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
- Choosing and Setting Up a Compound Microscope
- Preparing Mounts from Fresh and Dried Material
PHASE 2
Practice
- Stains and Chemical Reagents: Melzer's, Congo Red, KOH
- Spore Measurement and Calibration
PHASE 3
Application & project
- Key Microscopic Features of Macro- and Microfungi
- Photomicrography and Recording Observations
What you will be able to do
Microscopy for Mycologists
By the end you will have worked through:
- Choosing and Setting Up a Compound Microscope
- Preparing Mounts from Fresh and Dried Material
- Stains and Chemical Reagents: Melzer's, Congo Red, KOH
- Spore Measurement and Calibration
- Key Microscopic Features of Macro- and Microfungi
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FAQ
Questions about this programme
Do I need experience to study Microscopy for Mycologists?
No previous experience is needed. The course starts from the foundations.
How is Microscopy for Mycologists 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 Microscopy for Mycologists?
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.