Gymnosperms Course
Advance your biological sciences career with the Gymnosperms Course. Learn to identify key western conifers, design field studies, analyze ecological data, and apply results to real-world conservation and forest management decisions.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
The Gymnosperms Course delivers a focused, hands-on overview of western U.S. conifers, from accurate field identification and taxonomy to robust study design and monitoring. Learn to collect and manage ecological data, apply key statistical and spatial tools, interpret tree-ring and remote sensing results, and translate findings into clear conservation, fire, pest, and climate-adaptation strategies supported by practical protocols and curated resources.
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Develop skills
- Design gymnosperm field studies: robust plots, sampling, and data QA/QC.
- Identify western U.S. conifers: key traits, dichotomous keys, and vouchers.
- Analyze gymnosperm data: GLMs, mixed models, SDMs, and demographic tools.
- Apply dendrochronology: ring-width, climate-growth links, and stress signals.
- Turn ecology into action: monitoring plans, fire, pest, and climate strategies.
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