Camera Trapping for Wildlife Research & Monitoring Online Course

Center for Wildlife Studies, United States

Updated: 11 months ago
Deadline: 11 Jun 2023

Agency
Center for Wildlife Studies
Location
Online
Job Category
Training
Salary
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Start Date
06/12/2023
Last Date to Apply
06/11/2023
Website
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses-1/cameratrapping2023
Description
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The use of camera traps in wildlife monitoring and research has grown dramatically in recent years as camera trap technology and analytical approaches continue to develop. This course is intended to provide an overview of the use of camera traps in wildlife studies. The course will cover all aspects of camera trapping for wildlife studies, from camera trap selection to analytical approaches. Students will review the history and development of camera trapping as a tool for wildlife studies, examine variation in camera trap technologies, and explore various study designs, camera trap placements, data management software, and analytical approaches. Using case-studies, students will learn about the unique challenges associated with camera trapping in a variety of habitats – from temperate to tropical, arboreal to aquatic. For course completion, students will be expected to develop a camera trapping protocol for a study of their choosing – including camera selection, settings preferences, study design, data management, and analytical approach. TOPICS: History, current status, and the future of camera trapping in wildlife studies Study design examples and considerations Camera trap models & technologies Camera placement and logistics in the field Photo management: from field to data Artificial Intelligence image recognition Photo tagging and data management, including exploring Camelot, Zooniverse, CamtrapR, and Wildlife Insights Analysis of camera trap data – considerations, limitations, and examples Tapping into existing data Development and sharing (photo management platform, and photo tagging fields and management) FORMAT: Reach out to your instructor over a 1-month period to get help as you work through prerecorded lectures, problem sets, and your own personal work. You then have access to the course for an additional 2 months. Instructor support includes emailing your instructor, accessing live discussion threads, and scheduling one-on-one appointments (Zoom or phone) about course material, your research, datasets from work, etc. Each student will also have the opportunity over the last 2 weeks of the first month to meet with the instructor via one-on-one video consultation to discuss their individual project from school or work. DATES: June 12 - July 14, 2023 (with access to course through September 17, 2023) COST: Early bird course fee (ends May 14): $500 professional / $400 student Regular course fee (after May 14): $550 professional / $450 student
Qualifications
PREREQUISITES: None. This course is recommended for those interested in taking Occupancy Modeling or Image Recognition.
Contact Person
Jessica Kennelly
Contact eMail
[email protected]

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