NTRES 3153

Advanced Topics in Conservation Bioacoustics

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

Proficiency in scientific research arises from direct first-hand experience and through interactions with colleagues and mentors. The course Advanced Topics in Conservation Bioacoustics will provide students with hands-on experience in cutting-edge bioacoustic methods. This course will consist of four modules, each built around learning and implementing an acoustic methodology to address a real-life conservation issue. Each module will be taught by an expert in the topic, who will provide introductory lecture material and guide students through hands-on exercises on species from whales to gibbons to owls. These exercises will consist of a curated set of learning materials including original data, analysis scripts, and information about the stakeholders, project and site.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: NTRES 3150 or NTRES 6150, or instructor permission.

• Analyze passive acoustic monitoring datasets using cutting-edge analytical tools and approaches.
• Match conservation-oriented research questions with suitable acoustic analyses • Describe the primary challenges associated with different types of acoustic analysis.
• Transform and interpret large datasets into scientifically meaningful summaries and insights.
• Translate scientific skills to new topics and challenges.
• Provide feedback regarding scientific study design and critically review scientific literature.

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