PRIMES (PRogram for Interdisciplinary Mathematics, Ecology, and Statistics) is designed to address the challenges of studying complex ecological systems. Modern studies of ecological systems incorporate an extremely wide range of scientific and quantitative techniques, from the collection of data in the field, to the modeling of complex systems, to the application of advanced computational techniques. Consequently, quantitative ecology has become an inherently multi-disciplinary activity. Read More

PRIMES Workshop on Wildlife Conservation, May 2006

****POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2006****

Hosted by Jeff Tracey and Kevin Crooks

Wednesday, May 17 2006	10am-3pm	Classroom presentations	Weber 223A
Saturday & Sunday, May 20-21 2006		Overnight field trip	Near Grand Lake
Wednesday, May 24, 2006	10am-4pm	Computer Lab recap	Weber 223A

Overview:

In this workshop we will provide PRIMES students with background on conservation biology, wildlife behavioral ecology, and human-wildlife interactions through presentations, a field trip, and lab activities. We will provide first-hand experience on how field data is collected and analyzed to support decisions that affect wildlife in Colorado. The workshop is complementary to a PRIMES workshop on geographic information systems (GIS) that will be given by Dave Theobald on May 15 th.

 

Part 1: Classroom presentations (May 17)

We will give presentations on (a) conservation biology, (b) behavioral ecology, (c) animal movement, (d) wildlife conservation in an increasingly urbanized landscape.

Part 2: Field Trip (May 20 – 21)

We will visit sites where camera trap surveys and other data collection efforts are taking place. Students will, if they chose, lodge overnight in professor Crooks' cabin near Grand Lake, where there will be opportunities for hiking and other activities. During the field trip we will explore:

• Data collection using camera traps and track stations,

• Using global positioning system equipment,

• Using radio-telemetry equipment, and

• Other field techniques used in wildlife research

Part 3: Computer Lab (May 24)

Students will use the ArcGIS software that was introduced in Dave Theobald's GIS workshop, and other software, to explore data related to wildlife movement and behavioral ecology (it is recommended that students who take this workshop also take Dave's). We will explore current research problems, analysis methods used to address them, and their relevance to conservation efforts.

For more information, please contact Jeff Tracey

To register please email Mara Kali