Chemistry, Biology and Ecology of Truffle-Forming Fungi
Course, Bachelor's level, 3FN020
Summer 2023 Summer 2023, Visby, 25%, On-campus, The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Location
- Visby
- Pace of study
- 25%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 5 June 2023–27 August 2023
- Language of instruction
- The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Entry requirements
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General entry requirements
- Selection
-
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 March 2023
- Application code
- UU-87201
Admitted or on the waiting list?
Summer 2024 Summer 2024, Visby, 25%, On-campus, The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Location
- Visby
- Pace of study
- 25%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 3 June 2024–1 September 2024
- Language of instruction
- The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
- Selection
-
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 March 2024
- Application code
- UU-87201
Admitted or on the waiting list?
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:
Monday 3 June 2024 at 16:00-17:00: Roll call and course introduction (distance-based by Zoom).
Friday-Tuesday 7-11 June 2024: Teaching at Campus Gotland, Visby.
Saturday-Monday 24-26 August: Teaching at Campus Gotland, Visby.
Additional weeks are intended for individual studies part-time and can be done elsewhere.