2019 DEST courses registration open
Several DEST courses are currently open for registration
| Concerned URL | http://taxonomytraining.eu/courses |
|---|---|
| Source | DEST |
| Release date | 25/03/2019 |
| Geographical coverage | Europe |
| Keywords | taxonomy, DEST, course |
The Distributed European School of Taxonomy (DEST) offers education and training opportunities to students and professionals from any nationality studying, working or interested in the field of taxonomy, biodiversity, geodiversity and conservation.
Sign up for the following courses:
3-7 June 2019, Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France
This course will provide an overview of the history and epistemology of biological nomenclature and will discuss the relationships between phylogeny, taxonomy, and nomenclature. The zoological code will be presented in detail and a few comments will be given concerning the other codes.
Application deadline 15 April 2019
1-5 July 2019, Museum of Natural History, Ferrara, Italy
In this course, you will learn how to sample, preserve, and identify hoverflies and wild bees and how to manage entomological collections. You'll also learn about their use as bioindicators and their role in the ecosystem. Overall a well-rounded course for anyone interested in pollinators!
Application deadline 1 May 2019
28 October - 8 November 2019, Tollboden, Drøbak, Norway
This course is an excellent opportunity to acquire fundamental knowledge in taxonomy. You will learn how to use DELTA to describe taxa in a standardized format and how to make a digital drawing in Illustrator. You will learn about the ins and outs of scientific illustration, and scientific writing and communication. Finally, you will be brought up to speed with the latest advances in biodiversity informatics during an e-taxonomy module.
Application deadline 1 August 2019
See website for more information.
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