Spatio-temporal Models for Ecologists

5 credits

Applied skills for the understanding, interpretation, and development of new models for spatial patterns in marine, terrestrial, or human communities. Mixed-effects models will be implemented using flexible techniques in R. Statistical properties will be learned using simulation experiments, real-world data, and a class project. Prerequisite: FISH 552 and FISH 553; and either FISH 454, FISH 458, ESRM 451/Q SCI 451, FISH 558, FISH 559, SEFS 590, STAT 516 and STAT 517, or permission of instructor; recommended: Knowledge of the R programming language Knowledge of likelihood-based statistics Intermediate background in statistical analysis Offered: Sp, even years.