Phytobenthos: Training, further education, studies, information, offers and schools at a glance

To attend the CAS Phytobenthos, basicKnowledge of the most important water basicsrequired. You must also provide proof of yourAbility to work scientifically(e.g. in the form of your UAS or university degree or a corresponding course certificate).

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)

Yes and no. In principle, the Certificate of Advanced Studies CAS "Phytobenthos - Aquatic Plants and Algae" is an independent University of Applied Sciences continuing education course and is credited with 15 ECTS if successfully completed.

However, it may be possible to have these 15 ECTS credited as a module on a related DAS or MAS continuing education course.

Yes, the CAS Phytobenthos takes 18 months and requires a total of around 450 hours. The attendance days usually fall on Fridays and Saturdays. It can easily be completed alongside work, even with a higher workload.

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.

The CAS Phytobenthos - Aquatic Plants and Algae certificate course lasts18 monthsand comprises attendance days as well as the preparation of a thesis and, of course, self-study. Successful completion is credited with 15 ECTS points; one ECTS point means approximately 30 hours of study. This means that you have to work with around450 hours effortwithin one and a half years.

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.

There are many interesting and constantly new opportunities. Take a look at these continuing education, further training courses and websites, for example:

• Higher Professional Education level, Federal Diploma of Higher Education:Nature and environment specialist
• University level, Universities of Applied Sciences -Bachelor's degree programs in energy and environmental engineering or environmental management.
• You can find various postgraduate courses (CAS, DAS and MAS) on sustainability and biodiversity athere.