WETS1054 Phytoplankton identification (2 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
Demonstrations and practical exercises to introduce the main types of freshwater phytoplankton and their identification
Completion methods
Compulsory attendance and identification exam
Assessment details
Identification exam
Learning outcomes
The student knows how to collect phytoplankton samples and how to prepare them for sample analysis. She/he knows the identification and counting techniques, recognizes the higher phytoplankton taxa and is capable of species identification.
Additional information
Maximum of 12 students. Main subject and stage of the studies are used as selection criteria.
Completion methods
Method 1
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Unpublished assessment item