The certificate course "Phytobenthos - Aquatic Plants and Algae" consists of three modules, each worth four, five and six ECTS credits. Module 1, with seven attendance days and four ECTS credits, deals with bioindications. Participants receive an introduction to the examination and assessment methods for watercourses, learn about the IBEM method for assessing standing water bodies and the FOEN's modular step-by-step concept (chemistry, hydrology, external aspects, macrophytes, ecomorphology, diatoms), as well as diatom, algae and macrophyte ecology and systematics. In the second module "Species Knowledge" with 6 ECTS and 14 attendance days, algae, macroalgae, diatoms, macrophytes, lichens and mosses are identified in different bodies of water. The third module is the CAS final thesis, without attendance days.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.