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Date & Time:<\/h2>\n

Friday, August 21, 2026, 9:00am\u20136:00pm
\nSaturday, August 22, 2026, 8:00am\u20133:00pm<\/p>\n

Instructor:<\/h2>\n

Dr Robert Pillsbury<\/strong>, Emeritus professor of Biology at UW-Oshkosh. Dr. Pillsbury has taught Biology for 23 years, with a focus on aquatic biology, primarily Freshwater Phycology (the study of algae), Limnology, Rivers Lakes and Wetlands, and Biostatistics. He holds a PhD from Bowling Green State University, where he focused on factors influencing the structure of benthic algal communities in acid lakes.<\/p>\n

The Course<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n

Are you interested in aquatic biology? Get to know a whole new world!! This field class will teach participants to: 1) sample algae by taking field trips to some interesting aquatic habitats, 2) identify algae (useful skill for many aquatic positions), 3) learn the characteristics of ecology of major algal groups, 4) learn how to use algae to assess environmental problems, and 5) learn how to make permanent slides for your collection.<\/p>\n

This course will look at the taxonomy and ecology of Mid-west algae with an emphasis on some important nuisance taxa. The lecture component of the class will cover the distinctions of the major algal groups and their role in the ecosystems. In the field component of the class, we will visit a variety of local aquatic habitats to learn collections techniques. And back in the lab we will examine our sample using proper microscope techniques and identify our collected specimens with the use of taxonomic keys. Microscopes, collecting equipment, reference books and taxonomic keys will be provided to the students.<\/p>\n

Class<\/strong> Schedule:<\/h2>\n

Friday 9 am \u2013 6 pm & Saturday 8 am \u2013 3 pm. Discussion, individual study in the lab, or social activities are available Friday evening.<\/p>\n

Useful materials<\/strong> to bring:<\/strong><\/h2>\n