Dates
July 3rd-7th, 2023
Onsite Course – 13th Edition
Introduction to Geometric Morphometrics
July 3rd-7th, 2023, Sabadell, Barcelona (Spain)
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This course is entitled to teach the main concepts of shape analysis based on landmark coordinates and its multivariate procedures, and how they can be put into practice across any biological discipline in which the phenotype (form) and its variation are the principal sources of information.
Software that will be used during the course: MorphoJ, TPS, ImageJ.
Click here for Course Programme
Monday:
Size and shape
Landmarks & data collection
Procrustes superimposition
Tuesday:
Visualising shape changes
Principal component analysis
Wednesday:
Distinguishing groups
Symmetry and asymmetry
Morphometrics in a messy world
Thursday:
Regression and allometry
Partial least squares: covariation between
Friday:
Phylogeny & comparative methods
Short-presentations
Click here for Course Requirements
Basic knowledge of multivariate statistics is required to follow the course.
Participants must have a personal computer (Windows, Mac, Linux).
Schedule and Course length
9:30 to 13:30 Lessons
13:30 to 15:00 Lunch (included in the fee)
15:00 to 19:00 Lessons
The class schedule is approximate; it is possible that the content of one day may run into the next and a working day may be longer than advertised.
Total course hours: 40
This course is equivalent to 2 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.
Venue
Museum of the Institut Català de Paleontologia M.C. (Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain).
More about the Venue (including accommodation options) HERE.
Language
English
Places
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.
Dr. Haris Saslis
Transmitting Science
Greece
Dr. Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno
Transmitting Science
Spain
Fees & Discounts
- Course Fee
- Early bird (until May 31st, 2023):
- 570 €
(456 € for Ambassador Institutions) - Regular (after May 31st, 2023):
- 656 €
(524.8 € for Ambassador Institutions) - This includes coffee breaks and lunches (VAT included).
After registration you will receive confirmation of your acceptance on the course.
Payment is not required during registration.
We offer discounts on the Course Fee.
Discounts are not cumulative. Participants receive the highest appropriate discount.
We also offer the possibility of paying in two instalments. Please contact us to request this.
5% Discount - Former participants
Former participants of Transmitting Science courses receive a 5% discount on the Course Fee.
20% Discount - Ambassador Institutions
20% discount on the Course Fee is offered to members of certain organisations (Ambassador Institutions). If you wish to apply for this discount, please indicate it in the Registration form (proof will be asked later). If you would like your institution to become a Transmitting Science Ambassador Institution, please contact us at communication@transmittingscience.com
40% Discount - Scientists based in Spain without funding
Unemployed scientists, as well as PhD students without any grant or scholarship to develop their PhD, can benefit from a 40% discount on the Course Fee. This applies only to participants based in Spain. If you wish to ask for this discount, please contact us. The discount may apply for a maximum of 2 places, which will be covered by strict registration order.
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Transmitting Science started in 2012 to manage specialized courses and workshops we were already organizing within our own partnerships. Up to date, we have already run more than 120 advanced courses in different topics related to Life Sciences.
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Our courses cover a wide range of research methods and are aimed at postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers and established academics from all over the world.
