Protistology Course
This course introduces protistology with a focus on freshwater protists, covering identification, ecology, and molecular techniques for ecosystem assessment.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Protistology Course provides a concise, hands-on introduction to freshwater protists, covering their classification, major groups, and contemporary identification methods. You will learn field collection techniques in wetlands, microscopic examination, DNA-based species identification, and 18S metabarcoding processes. Delve into feeding habits, nutrient and energy flows, bioindicators, disease dynamics, and simple data analysis to aid in assessing and managing ecosystems effectively.
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- Protist identification and taxonomy: classify freshwater protists using morphological traits 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 diversity to nutrient levels using basic statistical tools.
- Bioindicator design: develop protist-based indicators for pollution and disease risks.
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