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Are you looking for phytobenthos training? - Here you will find suitable schools as well as further information, tips and resources for further training.

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Phytobenthos: For a sound education in the field of underwater flora

The assessment of watercourses, but also of small standing bodies of water such as ponds or lakeshores, is an extremely important task for the conservation of biodiversity. As many biocomponents such as macrophytes and phytobenthos are exposed to constantly changing indirect influences such as land use, morphology and hydrology, it is important to examine these criteria, as well as the runoff and the construction of banks and beds, for their ecological disturbance effects. Not all macrophytes, such as algae, diatoms, mosses or lichens, react negatively to environmental changes in the same way, as can be seen, for example, in rheophilic mosses, i.e. those mosses that are bound to flowing waters, which in most cases even benefit from engineering structures, in contrast to vascular macrophytes, which find more difficult living conditions.

In order to be able to comprehensively identify and analyze the biological status of water bodies, for example to develop suitable species protection programs, you will learn sound methods for species identification, water body assessment and bioindication in the CAS in Phytobenthos - Aquatic Plants and Algae certificate course. The Certificate of Advanced Studies is divided into three modules, bioindication, species knowledge and the CAS final thesis, and covers the FOEN module level concept, which includes diatoms, macrophytes, chemistry, hydrology, ecomorphology and external aspects, as well as the IBEM method, the ecology and systematics of diatoms, algae and macrophytes, and an in-depth study of lichens and mosses.

The CAS in Phytobenthos is primarily aimed at people who are professionally involved in water protection, species protection, nature conservation, water monitoring and aquatic ecology, as well as interested private individuals. However, a prerequisite is an in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of water as well as a university degree or comparable training with sufficient professional experience. Ask the relevant universities to send you comprehensive training documents for your in-service training in the field of phytobenthos and find out all the important details, objectives and requirements for the certificate course quickly and without obligation.

Questions and answers

The CAS Phytobenthos lasts 18 months with 21 face-to-face courses, which generally take place on Fridays and Saturdays. In this way, it is perfectly possible to continue working in consultation with your supervisor.

A CAS (Certificate of Advanced Studies) is a further education qualification from a Universities.

  • Duration: Usually 1 semester part-time
  • Title: "Certificate of Advanced Studies in (subject)"
  • Recognition: International comparability via ECTS points
  • ECTS points (European Credit Transfer System = international credit points)

The Certificate of Advanced Studies CAS in Phytobenthos - Aquatic Plants and Algae is not part of a Master of Advanced Studies MAS, but an independent continuing education course.

To attend the CAS Phytobenthos, basic knowledge of the most important aquatic basics is mandatory.

The CAS in Phytobenthos is aimed at specialists with a scientific background from private offices, public administrations, NGOs and also people working in education.

Further information can be obtained via the contact form of the respective school - quickly, easily and without obligation.

The CAS Phytobenthos - Aquatic Plants and Algae certificate course comprises 21 attendance days, as well as the preparation of a final thesis and, of course, self-study. In total, the course lasts approximately 1.5 years.

More continuing education, further training courses are offered in the areas of biodiversity and species than the CAS in Phytobenthos - Aquatic Plants and Algae. For example, courses are offered on the topics of marcozoobenthos, vegetation analysis and field botany, mammals, nature in settlement areas and freshwater fish in Europe. For further topics, please contact the individual Universities of Applied Sciences and Universities directly.

The certificate course "CAS Phytobenthos - Aquatic Plants and Algae" consists of a total of three modules, which cover the following topics:

  • Bio-indication: methods for biological water assessment according to Swiss standards for flowing and still waters, systematics and ecology of algae, diatoms and macrophytes
  • Knowledge of species: Identification of algae (filamentous algae, crustose algae, brachiopods), diatoms and macrophytes, systematics and ecology of lichens and mosses in water bodies
  • Thesis

The exact content of a training course often depends on the respective training provider. To obtain reliable information, we recommend contacting the school directly. You can easily get in touch with the right contact person at the school using our contact form.

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Grüentalstrasse 14
8820 Wädenswil
CAS Phytobenthos - Aquatic plants and algae (FH)
The vegetation in the bottom zones of water bodies plays a central role in water protection. The species knowledge acquired in this CAS will enable you to carry out water body assessments and species protection programs. You will help to promote and maintain site-appropriate biotic communities in bodies of water.

The ZHAW is one of the leading Swiss universities of applied sciences. It is active in teaching, research, continuing education and services - with a practical and scientifically sound approach.
Region: Zürich
Sites: Wädenswil, Zürich
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The educational program on aquatic ecology is a CAS (Certificate of Advanced Studies) course offered by the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences of the Department of Life Sciences and Facility Management. The CAS Phytobenthos - Aquatic Plants & Algae is a specialized continuing education course that provides specialists with practical training

The CAS Phytobenthos - Aquatic Plants and Algae certificate course comprises 21 attendance days, as well as the preparation of a final thesis and, of course, self-study. In total, the course lasts approximately 1.5 years.

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