With the continuing education, further training in aquatic ecology as CAS Phytobenthos - Aquatic Plants and Algae, participants acquire extensive skills in the application of bioindication methods, the implementation of up to moderately difficult species determinations and the assessment of standing small water bodies and watercourses with regard to their biological status.

The CAS Phytobetnos - Aquatic Plants and Algae comprises three modules, whereby the third module, the final thesis, is without attendance days. The other two modules, species knowledge (14 attendance days with 6 ECTS) and bioindication (7 attendance days with 4 ECTS) can also be attended independently of the certificate course in aquatic ecology. For the Species Knowledge module, it is also possible to register exclusively for courses on individual groups of organisms (algae, macroalgae; diatoms; macrophytes; lichens and mosses), provided there are sufficient places available.

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

As a layperson with a sound basic knowledge of water bodies, you can also participate in the CAS Phytobenthos - Aquatic Plants and Algae if you have no professional experience in nature conservation, species protection, water protection, aquatic ecology, water monitoring or education. However, each individual application for participation in the course will be reviewed by the course management. If you have any questions, please use our contact form to get in touch directly with the right contact person and let them know your concerns.

The Certificate of Advanced Studies CAS Phytobenthos takes place over a period of 18 months with a total of 21 days of attendance. This continuing education, further training in aquatic ecology usually takes place on Fridays and Saturdays, but not weekly. Please contact the relevant University of Applied Sciences directly for the exact dates.