Fungi
| Module Name | Topic | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| An Introduction to Aflatoxins and their Epidemiology | Fungi and aflatoxins | Students learn about aflatoxins and their relevance to health by analyzing the interaction among pathogen, host, and the environment (the disease triangle). |
| Does Aflatoxin-contaminated Peanut Butter Cause Liver Cancer? | Fungi, aflatoxins, and cancer | Students learn about cancer (what is it?) and the cell cycle by studying the ways in which food toxins may lead to cancer by disrupting normal cell cycle mechanisms. |
| Controlling Aflatoxin Contamination in the Food Supply | Fungi, aflatoxins, and food | Students develop their understanding of fungus biology, fungal toxicity, and Aspergillus flavus through questioning the effectiveness of biocontrol measures and an exploration of the disease triangle. |