Protistology Course
This course offers a practical introduction to protistology, focusing on freshwater protists in wetland ecosystems. Participants will gain skills in identification, sampling, molecular techniques, and ecological analysis to support environmental monitoring and management.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Protistology Course provides a compact, hands-on introduction to freshwater protists, covering their classification, main groups, and current identification methods. Participants will learn wetland sampling techniques, microscopic examination, DNA identification, and 18S metabarcoding processes. The course explores feeding habits, nutrient and energy flows, environmental indicators, disease patterns, and simple data analysis for better wetland evaluation and management.
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- Protist identification and taxonomy: classify freshwater protists using physical features and DNA markers.
- Field sampling and microscopy: gather protists from wetlands and examine them under a microscope.
- Molecular detection: perform 18S PCR, metabarcoding, and qPCR for important protist types.
- Ecological data analysis: connect protist variety to nutrient levels using basic statistical methods.
- Bioindicator design: create protist-based measures for assessing pollution and disease threats.
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