Modeling Patterns & Dnamics of Species Occurrence • which workshop?
Introductory Workshop
This 4.5-day workshop (8:30 AM → 5:00 PM each day, Monday 27 March → 30 March, 8:30 AM → noon on the last day March 31) will introduce many of the latest methods for modeling patterns and dynamics of species occurrences in a landscape while accounting for imperfect detection of the species. Participants will be introduced to available software through worked examples, and there will be special emphasis on aspects of study design. Topics to be covered include: single-season occupancy models for patterns in species occurrence, building predictive models for species occurrence, creating maps of species occurrence probabilities, e.g., species distribution maps, multiple-season occupancy models for dynamics of species occurrence and changes in distribution, important study design considerations, and sample size determination. The workshop is intended for individuals with minimal → moderate experience with occupancy modeles (or, alternatively, mark-recapture models). For a more detailed 'syllabus', click here.