Ecology Courses

Introduction to Wild Plant Identification (10 Credits) - 18-20th April

Tutor: Dr. Neil Price (d.n.price@swansea.ac.uk)

Venue: Swansea University

Overview: Basic plant identification training, including the use of botanical keys and an introduction to the most common flowering plant families

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Reptiles and Amphibians - Ecology, legislation and survey techniques (5 Credits) - 15th - 16th of May

Tutor: Dr Gethin Thomas (G.R.Thomas@swansea.ac.uk)

Venue: Swansea University

Overview: This is a bolt-on to the Understanding Protected Species module.

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Invasive Plants: Identification, Ecology and Control (10 Credits) - 29-31st May

Tutor: Dr. Neil Price (d.n.price@swansea.ac.uk)

Venue: Swansea University

Overview: This course aims to guide learners in how to identify and control aquatic and terrestrial invasive plants found in Wales.

 

 

 

Laboratory based courses

Laboratory Skills (10 Credits)

Date: 27th April, 3-4th May 2012

Tutor: Dr. Ed Pope (e.c.pope@swansea.ac.uk)

Venue: Swansea University

Overview: An introduction to up-to-date training in laboratory safety, basic chemistry for bioscientists and commonly used laboratory procedures.

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Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) (10 Credits)

Date:  16th - 18th May 2012

Tutor: Dr. Liz Bond (a.e.bond@swansea.ac.uk)

Venue: Swansea University

Training in the principles of GLP including GLP requirements and current legislation and implementation into a working laboratory environment

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Essential Light Microscopy (5 Credits)

Date: 12-13th June 2012

Tutor: Dr. Gabriela Juma (g.a.pinto-juma@swansea.ac.uk)

Venue: Swansea University

The course will provide a grounding in the principles of light microscopy and frequently -used techniques used to examine biological samples.

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Structural Elucidation and Characterisation (10 Credits)

Date: 15th, 21-22nd June 2012

Tutor: Dr. Liz Bond (a.e.bond@swansea.ac.uk)

Venue: Swansea University

Training in Mass Spectrometry (MS) including LC-MS and GC-MS. Working with analytical instruments and data analysis

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Practical Microbiology (10 Credits)

Date: 11th and 17-18th July 2012

Tutor: Dr. Gabriela Juma (g.a.pinto-juma@swansea.ac.uk)

Venue: Swansea University

Hands on training in safely handing, analysing and disposing of microorganisms and a comprehensive overview of the biology of microbes.

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Molecular Techniques (10 Credits)

Date: 31st July, 7-8th August 2012

Tutor: Dr. Gabriela Juma (g.a.pinto-juma@swansea.ac.uk)

Venue: Swansea University

The course will provide background information and practical experience in techniques such as PCR, cloning and sequencing

Marine Courses

No courses currently scheduled.  For information on future courses contact Ed Pope.

Other Courses

Information to follow soon...