Basic course

Title:  Quantification of zooplankton by Sedgewick-rafter method according to Standard Methods

In-person or in-company mode

Hours: 6h

Theoretical and practical class

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Online Modality 

Hours: 4h

Theoretical class

Exclusive live classes​

Teaching plan

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• Importance of zooplankton quantification

• Applications in environmental monitoring and water quality control

• Principles of the Sedgewick-Rafter method according to Standard Methods

• Equipment and materials used

• Counting techniques

• Proper sample preparation

• Main sources of error

• Chamber counting strategies

• Criteria for organism inclusion and exclusion

• Theoretical basis of the calculation

• Application of the equation

• Calculation of organism density

• Data recording form

• Application of calculations for quantification

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.