Basic course
Title: Sample collection and preservation for analysis of marine and freshwater phytoplankton
Teaching plan
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Introduction to marine and freshwater phytoplankton
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Definition of sampling sites
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Sampling frequency and strategies
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Materials required for sampling
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Sampling bottles and containers
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Plankton nets, sampling bottles, and samplers
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Proper use of sampling equipment
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Cleaning and preparation of materials
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Sampling techniques in marine and freshwater environments
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Qualitative and quantitative sampling
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Sampling volume
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Main sources of error during sampling and how to avoid them
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Main preservatives used
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Sample storage and transportation
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Completion of field sheets and forms
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Sample identification and traceability
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Quality control during sampling
In-person mode or in company
Hours: 6h
Theoretical and practical class
Online Modality
Hours: 4h
Theoretical class
Exclusive live classes
Target audience: Students, researchers, professionals seeking to improve and update themselves, laboratories that want to implement new analyzes in their scope, laboratories that seek accreditation with INMETRO or that wish to train their employees.