Module #1 Introduction to Field Techniques in Wildlife Research Overview of the importance of field techniques in wildlife research, course objectives, and expected outcomes
Module #2 Wildlife Study Design Fundamentals of study design, sampling methods, and experimental design in wildlife research
Module #3 Field Equipment and Gear Overview of essential field equipment, gear, and technologies used in wildlife research
Module #4 Wildlife Observation Techniques Methods for observing wildlife, including direct observation, camera traps, and audio recorders
Module #5 Radio Telemetry and Tracking Principles and applications of radio telemetry and tracking in wildlife research
Module #6 Camera Trapping and Camera Surveys Using camera traps to monitor wildlife populations and survey habitats
Module #7 Acoustic Monitoring Using audio recorders and acoustic sensors to monitor wildlife vocalizations and sounds
Module #8 Trapping and Handling Wildlife Safe and humane methods for trapping and handling wildlife, including ethics and regulations
Module #9 Wildlife Marking and Tagging Methods for marking and tagging wildlife, including ear tags, radio collars, and genetic sampling
Module #10 Wildlife Habitat Assessment Methods for assessing wildlife habitats, including vegetation surveys, habitat fragmentation analysis
Module #11 Field Data Collection and Management Best practices for collecting, recording, and managing field data, including data quality control
Module #12 Wildlife Population Estimation and Monitoring Methods for estimating and monitoring wildlife populations, including mark-release-recapture and distance sampling
Module #13 Behavioral Observations and Ethology Methods for observing and recording wildlife behavior, including ethological approaches
Module #14 Wildlife-Human Conflict Mitigation Strategies for mitigating human-wildlife conflict, including fencing, deterrents, and community engagement
Module #15 Remote Sensing and GIS in Wildlife Research Applications of remote sensing and GIS in wildlife research, including habitat mapping and species distribution modeling
Module #16 Field Safety and Risk Management Importance of field safety, risk assessment, and management strategies for minimizing risks in wildlife research
Module #17 Working with Indigenous Communities Best practices for collaborating with indigenous communities in wildlife research, including cultural sensitivity and informed consent
Module #18 Wildlife Research Ethics and Regulations Ethical considerations and regulatory frameworks for wildlife research, including animal welfare and permits
Module #19 Data Analysis and Interpretation in Wildlife Research Introduction to data analysis and interpretation in wildlife research, including statistical methods and software
Module #20 Communicating Wildlife Research Findings Effective communication of wildlife research findings, including scientific writing, visualization, and storytelling
Module #21 Case Studies in Wildlife Research Real-world examples of wildlife research projects, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned
Module #22 Emerging Technologies in Wildlife Research Introduction to emerging technologies in wildlife research, including drones, artificial intelligence, and machine learning
Module #23 Wildlife Research in Human-Modified Landscapes Challenges and opportunities for wildlife research in human-modified landscapes, including urban and agricultural areas
Module #24 Wildlife Disease Ecology Role of disease in wildlife ecology, including disease ecology, epidemiology, and wildlife health management
Module #25 Wildlife Conservation Genetics Applications of genetics in wildlife conservation, including genetic monitoring, conservation breeding, and molecular ecology
Module #26 Wildlife Conservation Policy and Management Role of policy and management in wildlife conservation, including legislation, policy frameworks, and conservation planning
Module #27 International Collaborations in Wildlife Research Importance of international collaborations in wildlife research, including global networks, partnerships, and capacity building
Module #28 Wildlife Research and Citizen Science Role of citizen science in wildlife research, including participatory research, community engagement, and volunteer programs
Module #29 Wildlife Research and Conservation in Practice Real-world examples of wildlife research and conservation in practice, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Field Techniques in Wildlife Research career
