6EV327 Population monitoring using Capture Mark Recapture
- Number of credits2,5
- Teaching semester2024 Spring
- Language of instructionEnglish
- Required prerequisite knowledge
Required prerequisites: The following courses of the master in applied ecology or equivalent courses from other universities: Concepts in ecology; Study design and statistical modelling.
The course provides an introduction to the main methods based on capture-mark-recapture to estimate population density and demographic parameters such as survival and reproduction rates. The course covers theses methods from study design (e.g., when are capture-recapture studies appropriate? ) to data analysis, to the interpretation and communication or results.
Learning Outcome
A candidate with fulfilled qualifications will have the following learning outcome:
The student knows the concepts, applications and limitations of the Capture-Mark-Recapture (CMR) approach to monitor wildlife populations.
The student can design and implement a CMR study. The student can process and analyze simple CMR data, and interpret the results.
The student has a good understanding of the concepts underlying the monitoring of wildlife populations.
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Written assignment | Passed - not passed |