[Aqualist] short diatom course

[Jennie Fluin]

We have a couple of places left for a short diatom course to be run between 
11th and 14th November. Rather than add a pesky attachment I've copied the 
information below. If interested please contact me ASAP


Introduction to Diatom Taxonomy and Analysis

11 - 14 November 2003

Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
University of Adelaide, South Australia


This four day course is designed for ecologists, palaeoecologists and 
archaeologists. It provides a thorough grounding in diatom taxonomy, analysis 
and its applications. The course assumes no prior knowledge of diatoms and 
consists of lectures and practical classes.  

The proposed staff teaching on the course will be -

Dr Peter Gell
Dr John Tibby
Dr Jennie Fluin
Dr Aline Philibert

The propose timetable will be -

Day 1: Tuesday 11th November
Lectures 1- 7 : diatom introduction and morphology, diatom systematics and 
taxonomy 

Day 2: Wednesday 12th November
Lecture 8: Applications of diatom analysis
Practical: examination of own material using research microscopes

Day 3: Thursday 13th November
Lecture 8:  Sampling modern and fossil communities
Practical: Examination of own material using research microscopes

Day 4: Friday 14th November
Lecture 9: Short presentations by Diatoma researchers on the applications of 
diatom analysis to their projects
Practical: examination of own material using research microscopes

Students are encouraged to bring their own (already prepared) slides along to 
the course for examination in the practical sessions.  

Cost of course: $ 600

Accommodation can be arranged

Expressions of interest by the 10th October

All enquiries to: Jennie Fluin (jennie.fluin at adelaide.edu.au) or Peter Gell 
(peter.gell at Adelaide.edu.au)





-- 
Dr Jennie Fluin
Research Associate
Department of Geographical and Environmental Studies
University of Adelaide
Phone: 08 8303 3795