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701-1437-02L 2 Credits MSC D-USYS
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Identification Course Freshwater Algae and Aquatic Microinvertebrates

Bestimmungskurs Süsswasseralgen und aquatische Mikroinvertebraten

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Jukka Jokela
The maximal participating number of students is 9 from D-USYS and 16 from D-BIOL. In case of too many students, those that simultaneously participate in the courses "701-1437-00 Aquatic Ecology I" "701-1437-03 Aquatic Ecology II", and "701-1437-01 Bestimmungskurs aquatischer Makroinvertebraten" are given priority. Sign in until 15.08.2022, free places will be distributed after that. Students registrating later cannot be guaranteed a place in the course.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:02:25

Abstract

This course gives an overview of the typical aquatic microinvertebrate and freshwater algae groups in Switzerland. Beside a theoretical background of the different groups the focus is laid on the recognition of the most important species groups and their indentification traits. Practical experience is collected during an excursion.

Objective

During this course you will get an overview of the typical aquatic microinvertebrates and algae in Switzerland. After this course you will know the most important aquatic species groups and the most important identification traits. You will apply the theoretical knowledge during an excursion.

Content

The taxonomic part will cover microinvertebrates and freshwater algae. The goal is to get to know the most common aquatic taxa in Switzerland, to identify them and to get an idea how these organisms are used in research and practice. (language: German, translation of the most important things during the course possible) The excursion takes place Thursday 20.10.2022 from 1pm-5pm.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Course notes and power point presentations provided during the course.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Schriftliche Prüfung. Leistungskontrolle auch auf Englisch möglich

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Bestimmungskurs Süsswasseralgen und aquatische Mikroinvertebraten
Takes place at Eawag Dübendorf (FX B01)
  • Fri 13:00-17:00 (EAW A G)
  • 20.10 Date 13:00-17:00 (EAW A G)
28 h semesterly

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