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Please direct inquires to Alan Temple ([log in to unmask]; 304.876.7440)

Modern Capture-Recapture Models For Terrestrial and Aquatic Applications
(FIS4304)

INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Ken Pollock & Mr. Mathew Alldredge

DATE: April 18 - 22, 2005

LOCATION: National Conservation Training Center (Shepherdstown, West
                 Virginia)

TUITION: $1,050





 This course will cover modern capture-recapture models that are
 used to estimate various population dynamics parameters,
 particularly population size or abundance. Parameter estimates
 are generated from data obtained from marked animals that are
 re-encountered at a later time. Material includes closed models,
 open models and the robust design. Program MARK will be used to
 show examples. Course notes are based on Pollock et al. (1990)
 and Williams et al.(2002).


 One focus will be on assumptions of methods and how these
 assumptions influence bias of parameter estimates. Another
 emphasis will be on precision of parameter estimates at different
 values of population parameters. A third focus will be on methods
 of computation using MARK and other software packages.


 The course structure is instructor presentations followed by
 hands-on computer exercises analyzing data. Numerous examples
 from terrestrial and aquatic systems will be used. All sessions
 are located in the computer lab.


 College Credit (Undergraduate): 2 semester hours.


 Who should attend: This course will be relevant to both wildlife
 and fisheries biologists, managers and ecologists who use marking
 or tagging to estimate population parameters


 Course Length: 4.5 days

 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Dr. ALAN TEMPLE (304) 876-7440   Fax: (304) 876-7225
    [log in to unmask]
    National Conservation Training Center Website "
 http://training.fws.gov/"

 An application can be obtained from the web site, course leader,
 or the application at the end of this message can be filled out
 and emailed to Alan Temple or faxed to the indicated number.

 CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: March 25, 2005




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