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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 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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Develop skills

  • 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.

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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