Cryptogams | Nord.no

The course consists of two separate modules (lichens and fungi), 5 credits each. The main focus is species knowledge and determination of species, particularly indicator species and redlisted species. Forest inhabiting species in rare and threatened habitats, i.e. boreal rainforest, calcareous coniferous forest, oldgrowth spruce forest and broadleaved deciduous forest are given first priority.

The bachelor course BIO2060 Floristic, or equivalent courses.

After completed course, the student is expected to possess the following knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

be familiar with techniques and literature necessary for determination of lichens and moss
possess advanced knowledge of the diversity of lichens and fungi, particularly indicator species and red listed species
has advanced knowledge on the use of lichens and fungi for identification and estimation of value of nature types in general and hotspot- areas for biodiversity in particular

Skills:

be able to use the main techniques for identification of lichens and fungi, including microscopy and use of color reagents and thin layer chromatography (TLC) etc.
is able to take samples of species for documentation in a safe and properly way and to prepare these for incorporation in a university herbarium, including registration of all necessary locality parameters
be able to estimate the value of nature types based on the diversity of lichens and fungi

General competence:

know how to make principal surveys of the diversity of lichens and fungi within a particular delimited area

No tuition fees. Costs for semester registration and course literature apply.

Elective.

Lectures, laboratory excercises with species determination including microscopy, and field excursions.

Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.

Litterature for determination.

BIO1010 Vegetation, climate and geology and NAT330 Nature management.