Protistology Course
This course offers a concise, practical introduction to freshwater protists, focusing on their classification, key groups, and modern identification techniques. Participants will gain hands-on experience in wetland sampling, microscopy, DNA-based identification via 18S metabarcoding, and basic ecological analysis to evaluate ecosystem health and management.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Protistology Course provides a short, hands-on intro to freshwater protists, covering their classification, main groups, and current tools for sorting them. You'll learn how to sample in wetlands, use microscopes, identify with DNA, and follow 18S metabarcoding steps. It also covers feeding habits, nutrient and energy flows, signs of environmental health, disease patterns, and simple data work to help assess and manage ecosystems well.
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- Protist ID & taxonomy: classify freshwater protists using traits and DNA markers.
- Field sampling & microscopy: collect wetland protists and analyse them under the scope.
- Molecular detection: run 18S PCR, metabarcoding, and qPCR for key protist groups.
- Ecological data analysis: link protist diversity to nutrients with basic stats tools.
- Bioindicator design: build protist-based metrics for pollution and disease risk.
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