Protistology Course
This course offers a practical introduction to freshwater protists, focusing on identification, sampling, molecular techniques, ecological analysis, and their use as bioindicators for ecosystem management.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Protistology Course provides a short, practical introduction to freshwater protists, covering their classification, main groups, and current tools for identifying them. You will learn how to sample in wetlands, use microscopes, identify with DNA, and apply 18S metabarcoding methods. It also covers feeding habits, nutrient and energy flows, use as environmental indicators, disease patterns, and simple data analysis to help assess and manage ecosystems well.
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- 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 types.
- Ecological data analysis: connect protist variety to nutrient levels using basic statistical methods.
- Bioindicator design: create measures based on protists to detect pollution and disease risks.
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