WETS1054 Phytoplankton identification (2 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

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Phytoplankton identification and ecology

Description

Demonstrations and practical exercises to introduce the main types of freshwater phytoplankton and their identification


Learning outcomes

After completing this course, the student should be able to…..

  • know 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

Description:
Every 2nd year (2020-2021), OBS! 2021-2022!
Evaluation criteria:
Obligatory attendance, species identification exam pass/fail
Time of teaching:
Period 3
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Teaching (2 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Obligatory attendance, species identification exam pass/fail
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

Compulsory attendance and identification exam

Teaching