Chemistry, Biology and Ecology of Truffle-Forming Fungi
Course, Bachelor's level, 3FN020
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Autumn 2025 Autumn 2025, Visby, 25%, On-campus, Swedish
- Location
- Visby
- Pace of study
- 25%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 1 September 2025–23 November 2025
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Selection
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Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)
- Fees
- If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 10,833
- Total tuition fee: SEK 10,833
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2025
- Application code
- UU-37201
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About the course
Truffles have been surrounded by myths throughout history, but the science of this fungal life form is even more intriguing. This course will give you a background to the evolution, species richness, chemistry and function of truffles, explaining their use, growth and cultivation. We visit a natural truffle habitat and a truffle orchard on the island of Gotland and learn to identify some of the economically important species.
Outline of the course
Mandatory:
Friday 4 September 2026 at 15:00-16:00: Course introduction (distance-based by Zoom).
Thursday - Sunday 17-20 September 2026: Teaching at Campus Gotland, Visby.
Thursday - Sunday 5-8 November 2026: Teaching at Campus Gotland, Visby.
Sunday 22 November at 17-17.30: Course conclusion and summary via Zoom.
Additional weeks are intended for individual studies part-time and can be done elsewhere.