Online Course: Species Distribution Modeling

[Emily Uhrig]

Looking to learn about species distribution modeling? Check out this online course from the Center for Wildlife Studies and learn at your own pace with instructor support!

DESCRIPTION:

Species distribution modeling (SDM) has become a crucial tool in distributional ecology, enabling the study of how species are distributed across geographic areas and how these patterns relate to environmental factors. The long list of approaches to determining the boundaries of a species’ distribution can be split into three broad categories: presence-only, presence-absence, and presence-background models. This class will focus on contrasting the assumptions and modeling goals of each modeling framework, providing a solid foundation for applying these techniques to a broad range of applications. We emphasize the importance of selecting the appropriate modeling techniques to fit, evaluate, and extrapolate modeling outputs. We will demonstrate how a suite of R packages can be utilized to perform the analyses required at various stages of a modeling exercise. For each module in this course, we will work on a case study to illustrate the main stages of a modeling exercise, which will guide you to advance in your final project (for those working on one).

DATES:
Spring:  March 2 – May 24, 2026 (Early bird ends February 1st)

*Early bird saves $75

PRICE:

From $425 student/unemployed; $525 currently employed.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER: https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/species-distribution-modeling 

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	Emily J. Uhrig, PhD Director of Education  Center for Wildlife Studies
Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose global mission is to deliver specialized education and conduct science and outreach that advance wildlife conservation.