*Interactive introductory distance sampling training*
Distance sampling is a recognised technique for conducting population
assessment of marine mammal populations. Understanding the principles
underlying survey design, field protocols for data collect and
analytical methods are fundamental to understanding of marine mammal
populations. We are happy to announce an offering of this workshop for
remote participants.
We are offering the training workshop in 10 two-hour blocks in
November. You will be invited to interact in short lectures on distance
sampling principles. Exercises analysing data sets in R will reinforce
those principles and the lecturer will be available to assist during the
practical session via screen sharing. The block will conclude with a
summary of the exercise and question/answer session for both lecture and
exercise. You can participate in polls during the workshop to assess
your comprehension of topics discussed.
The workshop will be delivered using Zoom web conferencing software
along with R-Studio "in the cloud". You will need (free) accounts for
both pieces of software. I encourage you to experiment with Zoom (at
https://zoom.us) and https://rstudio.cloud before the course begins.
There will be an internet connection testing session prior to the first
meeting on 09 November.
Companion online training workshops
We are planning an additional advanced distance sampling workshops in
January and March 2021. These workshops will require knowledge of basic
distance sampling principles derived from this introductory training
workshop.
Important details
/Workshop dates and time:/ *09-20 November 2020*, 1500-1700 Greenwich
Mean Time. For the time of day in your zone, follow this link
<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?p1=3853&iso=20201109T15&msg=Introductory%20distance%20sampling%20training%20workshop%20from%20St%20Andrews&ah=2>.
/Registration deadline:/ *23 October 2020*
/Enrolment limit:/ 15
/Cost:/ 215 British pounds
/What is included:/ Lectures, exercises, code, data all available online
What they are saying
I would like to say I really liked RStudio Cloud and it is working just
fine and I am really enjoying using it as a student. I'm looking forward
to using it as an instructor too. I really liked the first half of the
course. I love distance sampling and I am enjoying every second of the
course! The only thing I can say about this particular workshop is it
deserves more time. -- Kaan Özgencil, PhD student, Department of
Biological Sciences, Middle East Technical University, Ankara
Further details are available at:
http://workshops.distancesampling.org/intro-nov-2020.html
At this page you will find a link to the St Andrews online shop where
payment is made. After payment is made, I will contact you with
additional details regarding workshop electronic materials, etc. Feel
free to contact me with questions.
Information regarding all distance sampling workshops can be found at
https://workshops.distancesampling.org
--
Eric Rexstad
Centre for Ecological and Environmental Modelling
University of St Andrews
St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland SC013532
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