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Zoological Nomenclature

Course description

Course topics are:

  • History of Zoological Nomenclature
    • A review of the history of the scientific naming of animals since Carolus Linnaeus (s. XVIII) to our days is made. A special emphasis is made on the origins of the need of a Code to rule how animals should be named and which are the benefits of having a Code.
  • Principles of the Code. A general overview of its articles
    • The limits of the application of the Code and its six basic Principles, ruling all further articles, are explained. Publication criteria and issues on availability of names, publication date and authorship are thoroughly reviewed.
    • A review of validity of names, reversal of precedence, creation and properties of names in the three groups (family, genus and species), spellings, Principle of Coordination, homonymy, and typification in the family and genus groups will be given.
    • The study of the typification in the species group, a survey of the Commission, its constituent members, duties and powers, and an approach to the future of the Code and the challenge posed by the need to get a quick knowledge of our biodiversity will be dealt with.
  • Basic knowledge of Latin and Greek for nomenclatural use
    • All that any zoologist should know about Latin and Greek not to make mistakes, in a nutshell.
  • Recommendations for a correct nomenclatural praxis
    • Some explanations will show what to do and what not in nomenclature. The importance of a good documentation before naming animals is reinforced.
  •  A real example of Code application and correct praxis 
    • The trainees may bring their own nomenclatural problems and solve them under the guidance of the professor, applying what they have learned. The solutions will be discussed jointly.

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Duration
2 ½ days (20 hours). 

Date
30 July – 1 August 2010

Friday from 16:00 to 20:00
Saturday from 9:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 21:00
Sunday from 8:00 to 14:00

Next training opportunity: end of 2011

Course language
English 

Target Audience
MSc students, PhD students and early career researchers with a special interest in zoological taxonomy and systematics. 

Location
Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, José Gutiérrez Abascal, 2 28006 Madrid
http://www.mncn.csic.es 

Teacher
Dr. Miguel A. Alonso-Zarazaga, National Museum of Natural Sciences (MNCN), Madrid
Councilor, International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature                  

Course fee
€ 200 (Euros)
Participants are responsible for their own travel and subsistence expenses.

Maximum number of participants
22
Criteria for selection will be scientific merit, motivation and usefulness of the training course for your career.

Registration
Deadline for registration: 30 June 2010.

Participants will be notified by 2 July 2010 whether accepted to the course.

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Payment
Deadline payment: 12 July 2010
Details will be provided upon acceptance to the course.

Cancellation policy

In the case of cancellation of participation before 19 July 2010, registration fee will be refunded (except cancellation fee of € 25). After that date, no further refunds will be issued.


EDIT Grants
EDIT is offering 5 grants of up to € 400 each to trainees to attend this course. They are to be used to help defray the expenses associated with course attendance, travel and accommodation.

Receipts will be required to receive reimbursement.

Please indicate your interest for an EDIT grant when submitting your registration form.

In allocating grants, priority is given to selected participants coming from economically less-favoured regions.