Dear All, Greetings from Gubbi Labs. We are offering a certificate and credit course in *Primer** in Methods and Ecological Research *in *May 2018* in India. Last date for application is *23rd April 2018. *Please go through the details below and apply online at http://bit.ly/2FQOXag. ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- PRiMER: Primer in Methods and Ecological Research
What is PRiMER? PRimer in Methods and Ecological Research is a certificate course designed and offered by Gubbi Labs to provide experiential learning on how to appreciate and pursue research in ecology. This is first of a kind intensive programme aimed at inspiring participants to be an ecologist, and imparting essential skills. The course enables the participants to venture into fields of natural history, environmental biology and theoretical ecology. PRiMER is a two credit course with over 40 hours of contact teaching. It will be facilitated by faculty members comprising of an expert panel of ecologists and research scientists, with extensive experience in field ecology. Core faculty members include Sudhira HS and Seshadri KS. We will also draw insights and relevant skills from other subject experts. Broad themes dealt in PRiMER 1. Introduction to Ecological Research: Fundamentals of research; planning and management of independent research; literature review; seeing the big picture and framing objective. The course will provide hands-on exposure to mind-mapping tool (Freemind) and reference manager (Mendeley®). 2. Ecological Statistics: Fundamentals of data collection, database management and exploratory analysis; nature of data and data types (parametric and non-parametric); data visualization; descriptive statistics; diversity indices; probability distributions; statistical hypothesis testing; choosing and using appropriate statistical tests. Introduction to tools for statistical analysis viz., Biodiversity Pro®, PAST®, R, RStudio™. 3. Mapping and Modelling: Fundamentals of mapping and remote sensing; use of navigation gadgets (Garmin eTrex 30; Smartphone based tools); geo-spatial analysis; species distribution modelling; geo-visualization; hands-on training in making maps. Tools exposed: QGIS®, MaxEnt, Google Earth® 4. Ecological Census and Monitoring techniques: Fundamentals of field data collection techniques; hands-on training in sampling techniques such as line and belt transects, point, quadrat, time-constrained, audio-visual encounter surveys; mark–re-capture techniques and camera trapping. Usage of automated data collecting devices (acoustics and weather monitoring). 5. Communicating Research: Fundamentals of science communication; art of storytelling; the nuances of presentation skills and techniques, writing scientific and popular articles, and research grant proposals. Basics of science journalism; developing a communication message; writing a press release; pitching to reporters and giving effective sound and video bytes. PRiMER provides you the tools necessary to synthesise field observations, analyse data, interpret, visualize and report findings in a succinct scientific framework. This intense field course will be beneficial to aspiring biologists, researchers, forest managers, teachers, environmental management consultants, nature enthusiasts and photographers. The training and skill sets inculcated in PRiMER are necessary tenets for a career in ecology and helpful in trans-disciplinary research. Certificates will be awarded to all participants upon course completion. Credits are subject to successful completion of the course and evaluation. Venue: Chingaara Estate House/Honey Valley, Kabbinakad, Coorg District, Karnataka Course Dates: 21st May to 26th May 2018. *Important Dates: *Apply from 23rd March until 23rd April 2018 First list will be announced on 27th April 2018 Second list will be announced on 30th April 2017 Course Fee: *Students (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD & PostDoctoral) : ₹20,000/- * *Professionals: ₹ 30,000/- * *Foreign nationals: US $ 600* Course fees includes vegetarian food and a basic accommodation on sharing basis. Participants have to bring their own laptop. Apply online at *http://bit.ly/2FQOXag <http://bit.ly/2FQOXag>* Contact Us: Gubbi Labs LLP #2-182, 2nd Cross Extension, Gubbi—572216, Tumkuru District, Karnataka State, India Email: [email protected] Web: http://gubbilabs.in/PRiMER_MAY_2018 P: +91 8884261204 Best Regards Vidisha Kulkarni +91-8884261204 *Trust your own instinct.*
