Advanced course

Title: Ecological indices in phytoplankton monitoring

Teaching plan

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- Introduction to phytoplankton

- Role of phytoplankton in aquatic ecosystems

- Factors influencing the distribution and abundance of phytoplankton

- Importance of statistical analyzes

- Shannon-Wiener diversity (H')

- Pielou's Equitability (J')

- Simpson Index (1 – D)

- Dominance Index (D)

- Margalef Index

- Fisher Index

- Phytoplankton Community Index (ICF)

- Step-by-step demonstration of how to calculate indexes using Excel.

- Step-by-step demonstration of how to calculate indices using PAST software.

- Interpretation of results

- Correlation of results with nutrient parameters

- Case study (practical activity)

In-person or in-company modality

Hours: 4h

Theoretical and practical class

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Online Modality

Hours: 4h

Theoretical class

Exclusive live classes​

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Necessary resources

Excel Software

PAST Software