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

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