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Protistology Course

Protistology Course
flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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. You'll learn how to sample in wetlands, use microscopes, identify with DNA, and apply 18S metabarcoding techniques. It also explores feeding habits, nutrient and energy flows, environmental indicators, disease patterns, and simple data analysis to aid in assessing and managing ecosystems effectively.

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Develop skills

  • 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 the microscope.
  • Molecular detection: perform 18S PCR, metabarcoding, and qPCR for important protist groups.
  • Ecological data analysis: connect protist variety to nutrient levels using basic statistical methods.
  • Bioindicator design: create protist-based measures for pollution and disease risks.

Suggested summary

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload. Choose which chapter to start with. Add or remove chapters. Increase or decrease the course workload
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

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