Dear all,
2 more slots have opened up for PRiMER, our course on ecological research
in the Western Ghats. Please fill in the form to apply for the course which
will be held in Agumbe Rainforest Research Station between 20-25th of May
2019. Applications are open only until the seats fill up. Hurry!
*Course Details: https://gubbilabs.in/courses/content/primer
<https://gubbilabs.in/courses/content/primer> | Application Form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnklgCtzTKReSo9HvQ5cQo7ipsp0NvNIjRPOjlSj_3-ZoJhw/viewform?usp=sf_link>*
With kind regards,
Courses at Gubbi Labs Team.
On Mon, Apr 8, 2019 at 9:09 AM Courses at Gubbi Labs <courses@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Dear all,
A gentle reminder as the last date for applying to the short course on
Primer in Methods and Ecological Research (PRiMER) is only a week away. *Last
Date: 15 April 2019. *
*Course Details: https://gubbilabs.in/courses/content/primer
<https://gubbilabs.in/courses/content/primer> | Application Form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnklgCtzTKReSo9HvQ5cQo7ipsp0NvNIjRPOjlSj_3-ZoJhw/viewform?usp=sf_link>*
With kind regards,
Courses at Gubbi Labs Team.
On Thu, Mar 7, 2019 at 8:41 AM Courses at Gubbi Labs <courses@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Dear All,
Greetings from Gubbi Labs!
We are happy to announce the next edition of *Primer in Methods and
Ecological Research (PRiMER)*, this time at the *Agumbe Rainforest
Research Station (ARRS), Agumbe, Shivamogga District, Karnataka*. This
is a unique certificate course designed and offered by Gubbi Labs that will
take place during *20-25 May 2019*. It is aimed at inspiring
participants to appreciate and pursue research in Ecology through
experiential learning. Last date for application is *15 April 2019. *Please
go through the details below and apply online at
https://gubbilabs.in/courses/content/primer.
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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.
Venue: *Agumbe Rainfall Research Stations (ARRS), Agumbe*, Shivamogga
District, Karnataka, India.
*Course Dates: 20 May to 25 May 2019.*
*Important Dates: *Apply from 4 March until 15 April 2019
First list will be announced on 16 April 2019
Second list will be announced on 20 April 2019
Course Fee:
*Students (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD & PostDoctoral) : ₹20,000/-
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*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: *Application
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnklgCtzTKReSo9HvQ5cQo7ipsp0NvNIjRPOjlSj_3-ZoJhw/viewform?usp=sf_link>*
Contact Us:
Gubbi Labs LLP
#2-182, 2nd Cross Extension, Gubbi—572216, Tumkuru District, Karnataka
State, India
Email: courses@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Web: https://gubbilabs.in/courses/content/primer
P: +91-9449812215
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With warm regards,
Courses at Gubbi Labs Team.
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With warm regards,
Courses at Gubbi Labs Team.
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