ONLINE COURSE: DISTANCE SAMPLING

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DISTANCE SAMPLING COURSE DESCRIPTION - Distance sampling is a frequently used method for estimating species abundance using point counts and line transects while accounting for imperfect detection. This method is based on the simple premise that animals on or near the sampling point/line transect are more likely to be detected than animals further away. This method can be implemented on unmarked animals during a single site visit, which can be appealing compared to other approaches that require marked animals or multiple site visits (i.e., temporal replicates). Users can, however, incorporate marked animals and/or collect data with temporal replication to address questions about availability, seasonal change, and annual trends. Distance sampling can be implemented on the ground (e.g., foot, vehicle), by air (e.g., airplane, helicopter), and by water (e.g., ship, raft), and therefore useful in terrestrial, aquatic, and marine ecosystems. This course will provide a foundation in distance sampling with numerous examples of their use. Students will gain practical experience in distance sampling, including study design, data collection, data management, and analytical techniques. Analyses will be conducted in R using the unmarked package. Students will be able to implement these models, interpret their output, and summarize the results.

DATES - December 2, 2024 to February 23, 2025

COST - early bird ends Nov 4th - save $75
No instructor support: starts at $375 professional / $275 student
Instructor support: $525 professional / $425 student

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CWS also offers a professional certificate in Applied Quantitative Ecology.

All courses in this program are graduate level and are designed for full-time researchers, graduate students, environmental consultants, conservation specialists, and resource management practitioners. Taught by leading experts in their fields, participants will learn job-ready skills, including how to properly design field studies and controlled experiments, organize and visualize data, and become proficient in a variety of statistical analyses and modeling techniques to answer important environmental questions.

To learn more and apply, please visit: https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.or ... ve-ecology

CENTER FOR WILDLIFE STUDIES is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose global mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote wildlife conservation through science.