Online Course – 1st Edition
Understanding Macroevolutionary Dynamics using RPANDA and jPANDA
January 31st-February 11th, 2022
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Phylogenetic analyses are central for understanding the ecological and evolutionary processes shaping present-day biodiversity patterns.
In this course participants will learn phylogenetic analyses with the RPANDA R package. They will also have a quick introduction to Julia and to the jPANDA Julia package.
The RPANDA package contains tools for macroevolutionary analyses on phylogenetic trees, in particular for the analysis of diversification and trait evolution from comparative data.
The instructors will introduce the theory behind these analyses, run practicals with illustrative examples, and guide the interpretation of the output of these analyses.
This workshop is primarily intended for (but is not exclusive to) graduate students and postdocs. Participants are encouraged to bring their own phylogenetic datasets (with potentially matching trait, biogeographic and paleoenvironmental datasets).
Graduate or postgraduate degree in Life or Earth Sciences. Basic knowledge of phylogenetics and R at user level is need it to follow the course.
Participants must have a personal computer (Windows, Mac, Linux). The use of a webcam and headphones is strongly recommended, and a good internet connection.
January 31st-February 11th, 2022
Online live sessions on 31st of January, and 2nd, 4th, 7th, 9th, and 11th of February, 2022, from 14:00 to 17:00 (Madrid time zone). The rest of the time will be taught with assignments, to be completed between live sessions.
25 hours
18 hours of online live lessons, plus 7 hours of participants working on their own.
This course is equivalent to 1 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) at the Life Science Zurich Graduate School.
The recognition of ECTS by other institutions depends on each university or school.
English
Places are limited to 18 participants and will be occupied by strict registration order.
Participants who have completed the course will receive a certificate at the end of it.
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Session 1 (Sophia Lambert & Hélène Morlon):
Session 2 (Fabien Condamine & Hélène Morlon):
Session 3 (Ignacio Quintero & Hélène Morlon):
Session 4 (Julien Clavel & Hélène Morlon):
Session 5 (Jonathan Drury & Hélène Morlon):
Session 6 (Benoit Perez-Lamarque & Hélène Morlon):
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Discounts are not cumulative and apply only on the Course Fee. We offer the possibility of paying in two instalments (contact courses@transmittingscience.com).
5 % Discount
Former participants will have a 5 % discount on the Course Fee.
20 % Discount
20 % discount on the Course Fee is offered for members of some organizations (Ambassador Institutions). If you want to apply to this discount please indicate it in the Registration form (proof will be asked later).
40 % Discount
Unemployed scientists living in Spain may benefit from a 40 % discount on the Course Fee. If you would like to enquire about this discount, please contact the course coordinator. That would apply for a maximum of 2 places and they will be covered by strict registration order.