Gymnosperms Course
Boost your career in biological sciences through the Gymnosperms Course. Master identification of key western U.S. conifers, create effective field studies, analyse ecological data using advanced stats and spatial methods, interpret dendrochronology and remote sensing, and apply insights to conservation, fire management, pest control, and climate adaptation strategies in forests.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to western U.S. gymnosperms, covering field identification, taxonomy, study design, and monitoring. You will learn to gather and handle ecological data, use statistical and spatial analysis tools, interpret tree-ring and remote sensing data, and develop conservation strategies for fire, pests, and climate change with hands-on protocols.
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Develop skills
- Design gymnosperm field studies with strong plots, sampling methods, and data quality checks.
- Identify western U.S. conifers using key features, identification keys, and specimen vouchers.
- Analyse gymnosperm data with GLMs, mixed models, species distribution models, and demographic analysis.
- Apply dendrochronology techniques for ring-width analysis, climate-growth relationships, and stress detection.
- Develop practical monitoring plans and strategies for fire, pests, and climate adaptation.
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