7 30 30 Ecology of fungi

7 30 30 Genetics and
selection of fungi
9 60 45
Basic algological and
mycological methods
7 45 15 Seaweeds
7 30 30
Phytoplank-
tonology and
phytobenthosology
15 360 -
Pre-diploma
practicum
9 60 45
Theoretical bases of
the biodiversity and
bioresources of algae
and fungi in Bulgaria
10 60 60
Taxonomy and
evolution of fungi
10 60 60
Taxonomy and
evolution of algae
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Anatomical structure and
changes in the host in relation
to fungal infection
30 Ecology of microorganisms
30 Applied lichenology
30 Industrial mycology
30 Phytopathology (fungal
pathogenes)
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Morphological and
anatomical characteristics of
aquatic vegetation in Bulgaria
30 Plant molecular biology
30 Application of GIS in
algology and mycology
30 Chosen biochemical and
molecular biological methods
15 30
Biology and systematics of
soil and aerophylic algae
30 30
Genetics, biochemistry and
physiology of algae
15 30 Bases of saprobiology
15 30 Diatom analysis
30 30
Algological assessment,
managing and restoration of
ecosystems
15 30
Algal cultures with bases of
aquacultures
30 Environmental impact
assessment
15 30 Bases of biostratigraphy
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The graduates of the Master program
Algology and Mycology will have abilities
to analyze qualitative and quantitative
composition of the algal flora / mycobiota of
different habitats or regions of the country
for fundamental and monitoring
investigations, including their restoration
and management;
to make assessments of different types of
ecosystems;
to work easily with wide spectrum of
modern methods used in taxonomy and
ecology of algae and fungi;
to cultivate algae and fungi for different
purposes (incl. medicine and
biotechnological products) and for
taxonomical needs as well;
to make reconstruction of palaeo-
ecological conditions of ancient basins;
to qualify diatoms for industrial needs;
to make biostratigraphical analysis for
age determination of sediment rocks since
Cretaceous period.
Contacts:
Educational Department of Faculty of
Biology phone number : 0359/028658712
Leader of the Master Program
0359/028167350 ; e-mail: mstoyneva@abv.bg
mstoyneva@biofac.uni-sofia.bg
http://mstoyneva.hit.bg
Secretary of the Master Program
0359/028167295; e-mail: bobi_1978@abv.bg
The Master program in Algology and
Mycology includes the following topics:
cytology, morphology, genetics, physio-
logy and biochemistry, variability,
taxonomy, evolution and phylogeny,
distribution, ecology and importance of
algae, fungi and lichens, and their
biodiversity as well. The students will
become acquainted with algae and fungi
as sources of medicinal substances and
their application in modern medicine
and biotechnology, with methods for
collecting and mapping, for laboratory
and industrial cultivating, with
sustainable use and protection of fungal
and algal resources.
The continuation of education is
three semesters, in which the 1st and 2nd
include lectures and practical courses,
and the 3rd is aimed on writing of
master thesis.
The program of education includes 7
obligatory (for each module) and 2
chosen disciplines, which can be chosen
among the general list of 20 courses.
The evaluation of knowledge is based
on European Credits Transfer System
(ECTS), where the whole program bears
90 credits.

University of Sofia
St. Kliment Ohridski
Faculty of Biology
Department of Botany