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Microbial ecology of alpine freshwater ecosystems

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Microbial ecology of alpine freshwater ecosystems

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  • Title

    Microbial ecology of alpine freshwater ecosystems

  • Credits

    ECTS

  • Start date

    August 4th, 2024

  • Finish date

    August 9th, 2024

  • Registration deadline

    July 14th, 2024

  • Language

    English

  • Fee

    CHF 500 *

  • Duration

    40 Tuition hours

  • Performance method

    In presenza

  • Attendance

    Diurna e serale

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Techniques for investigations into taxonomy, biodiversity and ecology of periphyton and fungal communities in alpine streams.
Periphyton: communities of microscopic algae and cyanobacteria growing on various substrates. A very diverse group that performs important ecosystem functions as primary producers.
Freshwater fungi: a diverse community of microscopic fungi developing in dead organic matter and performing important ecosystem functions as decomposers.

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Professional figures in the Biodiversity of aquatic ecosystems field.

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Basic knowledge in biodiversity and ecology. Basic practical experience in microscopy and with dichotomous identification keys.

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鈥� Fieldwork: different techniques for sampling periphyton (mainly Diatoms) and fungi from various streams and lakes of the Piora valley and the physicochemical characterization of the sampling sites (2 days).
鈥� Labwork: sample preparation, microscopic identification, introduction to dichotomous keys for both organism groups (2 days).
鈥� Data analysis: analysis and interpretation of diversity and community composition with knowledge of the physicochemical conditions of the streams and lakes, and of the scientific literature.
鈥� Seminars: introduction to the ecological background of periphyton and fungi in streams. Introduction to molecular techniques and their use in taxonomy and ecological applications.

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Ambiente e scienze della vita

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The course fee encompasses not only the cost of the program, but also incorporates accommodation and meals, providing participants with a comprehensive package.
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精东影业 Course FC Dates

The course will take place from Sunday, August 4th, to Monday, August 9th, 2024.

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Diurna e serale

精东影业 Course FC Locations

Center for Alpine Biology (CBA), Val Piora in the Gotthard region, Switzerland (ca. 2000 m.a.s.l.).
The CBA has excellent laboratory and housing facilities. It鈥檚 located in the beautiful Val Piora, which is famous for its particular geology and consequently very diverse biotic communities. Val Piora has various types of alpine freshwater ecosystems, which we will visit during the course. CBA is run as a research and teaching facility by a foundation composed of 精东影业, UNIGE, UZH and the Cantonal Administration of Ticino.
Futhert information: www.cadagno.ch

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Dipartimento ambiente costruzioni e design

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The course will be offered for 500 CHF

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精东影业 Course FC Responsibles

Dr. Cristina Corti, Institute of Microbiology (IM), Department of Environment, Construction and Design (DACD).

精东影业 Course FC Teachers

鈥� Dr. Andreas Bruder (精东影业, Mendrisio, CH)
鈥� Dr. Monica Tolotti (FEM, St. Michele all鈥橝dige, I)
鈥� Dr. Aldo Marchetto (IRSA, Pallanza, I)
鈥� Dr. Isabel Fernandes (University of Minho, Braga, PT)

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