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Our Online Certificate Course on Amphibian Research Tools and Techniques is specially designed to introduce you to the scientific methods, tools, and ethical practices needed for amphibian research. Whether you are a student, a nature enthusiast, or an aspiring wildlife researcher, this course offers an excellent opportunity to build your skills in biodiversity study and conservation. Throughout this three-day program, you will explore the diversity and ecology of Indian amphibians, learn how to design research projects, select study sites, and prepare data collection templates. We warmly invite you to join us in this engaging and practical learning experience, where you will develop the skills to observe, document, and analyse amphibians. Module 1: Planning Amphibian Research 1. Welcome & Overview- Goals, participant introductions, workshop outline 2. Amphibians of India- Diversity, ecology, and research importance 3. Research Process- From question to publication 4. Ethics & Permits- Animal welfare guidelines, legal requirements in India 5. Choosing Study Sites Remotely- Using Google Earth, open-access maps 6. Research Notebook & Datasheets- Setting up templates and storing data 7. Interactive Case Study Module 2: Tools & Techniques in Practice 1. Survey Methods- Visual Encounter Surveys (VES), transects (video demos) 2. Acoustic Monitoring- Recording, analyzing calls with free software 3. Environmental DNA (eDNA) – Concept, collection protocols (video) 4. Field Gear Overview- Headlamps, GPS, audio recorders, apps 5. Field Photography- Documenting amphibians for research Module 3: Analysis & Communication 1. Organizing Field Data – Excel/Google Sheets workflow 2. Basic Analysis – Biodiversity indices, population metrics 3. Mapping in QGIS – Plotting amphibian observations 4. Introduction to Genetic Tools – DNA barcoding, phylogenetics (conceptual) 5. Scientific Writing Basics – Reports, research papers, citations
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