Title: Preparation, counting and quantification of cyanobacteria and phytoplankton using the Utermöhl method (1958) according to Standard Methods.

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Teaching plan​

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• Principles of the Utermöhl method

• Applications in cyanobacteria and phytoplankton analysis

• Standard Methods recommendations

• Criteria for selecting the appropriate quantification method

• Inverted microscope and its components

• Sedimentation chambers (Utermöhl chambers)

• Calibration and measurement

• Sample preservation techniques

• Preparation of sedimentation chambers

• Sedimentation time

• Main sources of error during sample preparation

• Counting in random fields

• Transect counting

• Criteria for organism inclusion and exclusion

• Counting quality control

• Structuring calculations according to Standard Methods

• Density calculation

• Corrections and conversion factors

• Practical quantification exercises

In-person or in-company mode

Hours: 8h

Theoretical and practical class

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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.