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Subject: Geospatial Modeling with QGIS and R (ONLINE)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Analyses of wildlife home range and habitat use are used in wildlife-focused disciplines to inform population and habitat management practices. The geographical space used by animals is largely driven by habitat selection, where habitat can be described by spatially explicit site factors (e.g., land cover). Geospatial modeling is the process of synthesizing geographically referenced field measurements and spatial data layers representing those site factors. In this course, we will process raw point location data, estimate home ranges, and conduct habitat assessments using raster land cover data and the open-source software applications QGIS and R.
FORMAT: Students will take the course at their own pace over a four week period. The course is divided into discrete competency-based modules composed of pre-recorded lecture material and hands-on exercises. Student interaction and instructor feedback will be provided in the form of online discussion forums and live Q&A. Each student will also have the opportunity over a 2-week period to meet with the instructor via video consultation to discuss course materials or their individual datasets.
DATES: January 3-30, 2022
PREREQUISITES: Introductory course in R (e.g., Data Science in R) and QGIS (e.g., Introduction to Spatial Analysis in QGIS) or experience using the software.
SIGN UP HERE: https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/qgis-r-modeling-online-2021-3
REGISTER for the combo course to recieve an addtional $25 discount.
CENTER FOR WILDLIFE STUDIES is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to promote wildlife conservation and education worldwide through research and specialized training.
Center for Wildlife Studies <jkennelly@centerforwildlifestudies.org>
Thursday, October 21, 2021