Protistology Course
This course introduces freshwater protists, their classification, sampling techniques, molecular identification, ecological roles, and applications in ecosystem management.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This Protistology Course provides a concise, practice-oriented introduction to freshwater protists, covering systematics, principal lineages, and contemporary classification methods. Learn field sampling in wetlands, microscopy, DNA-based identification, and 18S metabarcoding protocols. Examine trophic strategies, nutrient and energy cycling, bioindicators, disease ecology, and basic data analysis to facilitate effective ecosystem assessment and management.
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- Protist identification and taxonomy: classify freshwater protists using morphological traits and DNA markers.
- Field sampling and microscopy: collect wetland protists and examine them under the microscope.
- Molecular detection: perform 18S PCR, metabarcoding, and qPCR for principal protist groups.
- Ecological data analysis: connect protist diversity to nutrient levels using basic statistical tools.
- Bioindicator design: develop protist-based metrics for pollution and disease risk.
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