[Lista-Algas] Advanced Phytoplankton Course- deadline postponed

[Andres Boltovskoy]

Fom: "APC9" <apc9 at SZN.IT>

 The deadline for applications to the APC9 has been postponed to 31 October 2007

The 9th Advanced Phytoplankton Course (APC9)
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 31th 2007.
Acceptance will be notified within December 1st 2007.

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