Recommended Textbooks
Theory Medical Mycology and Human Mycoses ES Beneke and AL Rogers Star Publishing Company 1996 Belmont CA
Laboratory Identifying Filamentous Fungi: A Clinical Laboratory Handbook St-Germain G and Summerbell R Rogers Star Publishing Company 1996 Belmont CA

Additional Reading
- Introductory Mycology Alexopoulos CJ Mims CW Blackwell M Fourth Edition John Wiley & Sons Inc 1996 New York NY - Medical Mycology KJ Kwon-Chung and JE Bennett Lea & Febiger 1992 Philadelphia PA - Medical Microbiology A Laboratory Manual: Section II WG Wu Third Edition Star Publishing Company 1995 Belmont CA

Rules and Policies OSU rules and policies will be strictly enforced, specially regarding academic dishonesty/misconduct, special accommodations for students, retention & grading policies, class attendance and add & drop dates

Exams The content of each exam is cumulative (covers all previously discussed topics). Additional reading (besides the recommended textbook) is strongly suggested. Exams will be designed based on the topic and not on a specific textbook.

Lab. Reports Three lab reports are scheduled to be turned in. The reports should contain a short description for each experiment done in the laboratory. For each experiment a Summary, Material and Methods, Results and Discussion section is required. Results can be reported in many different ways, however hand drawn figures and sketches from your microscopic observations are strongly recommended. All reports should be prepared individually.

Quizzes are intended to assist you in determining your progress during the course.

Laboratory Work The laboratory work involves the execution of several experiments (see Lab Schedule). Lab coats, inoculation loops and markers are available at the Student Union Bookstore and should be purchased before the first day of laboratory work. Students will NOT be divided into groups and all reports, quizzes and tests are individual. However, many of the biological samples that will be provided to you need to be shared with others. Please always be careful while handling specimens and make sure to leave enough biological material for everybody. You will be responsible for all phases of an experiment, including preparation, observation, recording of results and safe disposal of cultures and specimens. The laboratory might be available for additional time, provided previous arrangements have been made.

Bio-Safety General laboratory safety procedures are expected to be known, understood, and strictly followed during all classes at all times. The Instructor and Teaching Assistant will give specific instructions and procedures regarding disposal of biohazard materials, and manipulation of pathogenic cultures to you. ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE TO BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED.

Microscopes You are fully responsible and liable for all the materials and equipment's assigned to you. Special attention needs to be given to microscopes. Please use these delicate instruments only as recommended. Microscopes are expensive and even minor repairs are costly.