Protistology Course
This course offers a concise, practical introduction to freshwater protists, focusing on their classification, identification techniques, ecological roles, and applications in wetland monitoring and conservation.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This Protistology Course provides a short, 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. It also covers feeding habits, nutrient and energy flows, bioindicators, disease patterns, and simple data analysis for better wetland assessment and care.
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- Protist identification and taxonomy: classify freshwater protists using physical features and DNA markers.
- Field sampling and microscopy: gather wetland protists 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 protist-based measures for pollution and disease threats.
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