[Lista-Algas] Nineth Advanced Phytoplankton Course, APC9

[anboltov at fcnym.unlp.edu.ar]

The 9th Advanced Phytoplankton Course
Taxonomy and Systematics
will be held at the Stazione Zoologica "A. Dohrn", Napoli, Italy
                                  from 5 to 26 April 2008

The Course aims at providing  an updated background for the  
morphology, taxonomy, classification and phylogeny of the most  
important marine phytoplankton groups.  It will consist of theoretical  
and practical sessions, with the examination of a broad collection of  
fixed, live and slide material. Topics of the Course will include:
- methods and criteria for species identification
- methods of molecular and morphological phylogeny
- overview of specialized literature
- toxic and potentially toxic species
- general and specific aspects of phytoplankton biodiversity and biogeography

WHO CAN APPLY:
The Course will be open to 20 students. Criteria for selection of
participants will include their previous experience in phytoplankton
taxonomy (min. 4 years), possible role as trainers in their respective
countries and involvement in ecological research and monitoring
programmes.

Application forms and details are available at www.szn.it/apc9/
Applications must arrive by e-mail to APC9 at szn.it within October 15th 2007.
Acceptance will be notified within December 1st 2007.

Interested applicants from MarBEF (Marine Biodiversity and Ecosistem  
Functioning; European Network of Excellence) member or associated  
institutions are kindly invited to express their interest in the  
Course at:
http://www.marbef.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=294