PWS
634
Analysis of Populations
Hours
3.0 Credit, 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Exposure to common tools for analysis and management of plant and animal populations. Program mark, program distance, movement and home range analysis, point pattern analysis, etc.
Conservation
Learn to apply analytical tools to conservation of animal populations
Scientific Method
Students will better understand the scientific method and the place in it for good study design and analysis
Matching Tools to Questions
Develop the ability to match appropriate analytical tools to population questions
Tool Analysis
Students will become familiar with the R environment, Program Mark, Program Distance, and other relevant tools for analysis of population data
Thinking, Writing, Communication Skills
Students will improve their critical thinking, professional writing, and communication skills