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Spatial Capture-Recapture Modeling

Warnel School of Forestry, Building 1, Room 304

Date: Jul 12, 2016 09:00 AM to Jul 15, 2016 05:00 PM

Brochure

Brochure with optional mail-in registration form

Overview

This course will introduce key models used in the analysis of spatially-explicit capture-recapture data, following closely material from the book “Spatial Capture-Recapture” (Elsevier, 2014). This book will be provided to each attendee as part of the cost of the course. Participants will learn how to estimate population parameters and model spatial and temporal variation in density and vital rates using a variety of data types, including data from camera traps, hair snares, live traps, and mist-nets. Models to be covered include closed and open population models, models of landscape resistance, mark-resight models, and integrated population models. Software coverage will include the R packages “secr” and “oSCR” as well as JAGS and WinBUGS.

Who Will Benefit?

Research biologists interested in the analysis of capture-recapture data

Instructors

Richard Chandler (University of Georgia) and Andy Royle (Patuxent Wildlife Research Center)

Computing

People must bring their own laptops with a recent version of R, WinBUGS and JAGS installed and functional.

Course requirements

This is an intermediate-level workshop with topical lectures followed by work sessions where we analyze data and solve exercises. Participants should have (1) good working knowledge of modern regression methods (regression, ANOVA, generalized linear models, random effects); (2) experience analyzing data in R; (3) familiarity with using WinBUGS or JAGS; (4) knowledge of basic capture-recapture concepts and methods

Hotel Accommodations

A block of rooms has been set aside at the Holiday Inn Express (706-546-8122) for attendees of "Spatial Capture-Recapture Modeling" for the nights of July 11-15, 2016. The hotel address is 513 West Broad Street , Athens, GA 30601. Rooms are $89.00 per night plus %14 percent sales tax and a $5.00 state transportation tax. Please use the code "SCR" for making reservations.

Cancellations
In the event that you need to cancel, in order to receive a refund you must contact Ingvar Elle (706-583-0566 or ingvar@uga.edu) by June 28, 2016.

Parking and Directions
A visitor parking deck is located just north of the Georgia Center and very close to the Warnell School. Parking is $10.00 per day.
For a map and directions go to:
http://warnell.uga.edu/about/directions.php

Special Needs
If you require special services or dietary considerations, contact Ingvar Elle at 706-583-0566 or e-mail him at ingvar@uga.edu prior to June 21, 2016