NTRES 3152

Field Methods in Conservation Bioacoustics: Hawai'i Experience

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog.

This follow-up to the Conservation Bioacoustics Field Course will focus on the analysis, refinement, and presentation of data from the winter field experience. Students will work with marine and terrestrial data collected in Hawai'i to develop and refine statistical analysis, create graphics and visualizations, and communicate their results through scientific writing and media for general audiences.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: NTRES 3150 and NTRES 3151.

Last 4 Terms Offered (None)

Outcomes

• Apply theoretical and practical knowledge from NTRES 3150.
• Operate acoustic devices in marine and terrestrial environments and identify appropriate recording equipment and settings for different research goals.
• Describe the threats to Hawai'ian biodiversity and how passive acoustic monitoring can support local conservation efforts.
• Design and execute conservation bioacoustics projects related to Hawai'ian biodiversity in marine and terrestrial habitats.
• Practice teamwork skills for designing, conducting, and presenting research, and providing constructive scientific feedback.
• Design, conduct, evaluate and discuss student-led scientific research, including written and verbal presentation of results.

When Offered Winter.

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