Course Catalogue

Foundation: Introduction to Microscopy

This is an introductory course in compound light microscopy (brightfield and phase contrast).

This NEW & EXPANDED course is suitable for students, professionals, and hobbyists looking for a solid foundation in the setup and operation of a compound light microscope, with extended material for the set up of phase contrast.

Downloadable course resources and certificate of attainment with accompanying course outline for training records.

Presented by an experienced microscopist of over 25 years.

Foundation: Introduction to Phycology

This is an introductory course into phycology covering ecology and distribution, water column dynamics, differentiation of algae and cyanobacteria, anatomy, metabolism, toxins and taste and odour, adaptations, water column and bloom dynamics.

Suitable for students, professionals, and hobbyists looking for background information that explains observations in analysis or gain a broader understanding of phycology.

Downloadable course resources and certificate of attainment with accompanying course outline for training records.

Presented by an experienced phycologist of over 25 years.

Intermediate: Cyanophyta Synechococcales

PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS TO BE REPLACED. YOU MAY PURCHASE, HOWEVER, YOU MAY LOSE ACCESS ONCE THE CONTENT IS DISTRIBUTED TO OTHER COURSES.

This is an intermediate course on common genera and species within the taxonomic order Synechococcales.

Suitable for students, professionals, and others that have completed the Foundation: Introduction to Phycology Course, or have some prior experience in cyanobacteria identification.

Downloadable course resources and certificate of attainment with accompanying course outline for training records.

Presented by an experienced phycologist of over 25 years.

Intermediate: Potentially Toxic Cyanobacteria

 This is an intermediate course on common genera and species known to be potentially toxic.

Suitable for students, professionals, and others that have completed the Foundation: Introduction to Phycology Course, or have some prior experience in cyanobacteria identification.

Downloadable course resources and certificate of attainment with accompanying course outline for training records.

Presented by an experienced phycologist of over 25 years.

Intermediate: Heterocystous Cyanophyta

This is an intermediate course on common heterocystous, non-potentially toxic genera and species of the order Nostocales.

Suitable for students, professionals, and others who have completed the Foundation: Introduction to Phycology Course or have some prior experience in cyanobacteria identification.

Downloadable course resources and certificate of completion with accompanying course outline for training records.

Presented by an experienced phycologist of over 25 years.