Final Call: Training Course - An Introduction To Using QGIS In Biological 
Research
GIS In Ecology will be holding an introductory training course for those who 
wish to learn how to use the free, open-source GIS software QGIS (also known as 
Quantum GIS) in all aspects of biological research, including marine mammal 
research, and the course includes two marine-mammal-specific practical 
exercises (one based around calculating the observed abundance per  unit survey 
effort of dolphins using a grid-based approach, and one based around mapping 
species richness for North Atlantic beaked whales). Being free, QGIS is one of 
the best options for doing GIS for self-emplloyed MMOs, small environmental 
consultancies, NGOs, those working on small marine mammal research projects 
with limited budgets for purchasing software licences and students working at 
universities who do not have access to commercial GIS software packages. The 
course will be held in Glasgow on the 27th and 28th of March 2017, and it will 
be taught by Dr Colin D. MacLeod (a marine mammal biologist), who has more than 
15 years experience in using GIS for a wide variety of biological purposes.

This course is aimed at those just starting to use GIS in their research and 
who have little or no existing knowledge of this subject area, those who are 
looking for a free, open source GIS solution for their biological research, and 
at existing users of commercial GIS software, such as ArcGIS, who wish to learn 
how to do GIS using QGIS software.

The practical exercises on this course will be based on those in the recently 
published ‘GIS For Biologists: A Practical Introduction For Undergraduates’ by 
Dr MacLeod, and a free copy of this book will be provided to all participants.

Attendance will be limited to a maximum of 15 people, and the course will cost 
£295 per person (£200 for students, the unwaged and those working for 
registered charities). To book a place, or for more information, email 
i...@gisinecology.com.

To attend this course, you must bring your own laptop computer and have a 
working copy of QGIS 2.8.3 pre-installed on it. You can find information about 
how to get this version of QGIS by visiting 
http://www.gisinecology.com/GFB.htm. At the end of the course, all attendees 
will receive a certificate of attendance and completion.

Glasgow has great transport links and is within half a days travel by car or by 
fast train links from most cities in the UK.  For example, it can be reached in 
as little as 4h 30mins from London by train. It can also be reached by direct 
flights from many European cities and the flight time is generally under four 
hours.

The course will be held in central Glasgow at the IET Glasgow Teacher Building 
(14 St Enoch Square, Glasgow, G1 4DB, UK).

Attendees will be responsible for their own accommodation. However, Glasgow 
provides a wide range of accommodation options to fit most budgets.



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GIS IN ECOLOGY - Providing Training, Advice And Consultancy On The Use Of GIS 
In Ecology

Web: www.GISinEcology.com Email: i...@gisinecology.com

Need to ask a question about using GIS? Try the GIS In Ecology Forum: 
www.GISinEcology.com/GIS_in_Ecology_forum.htm

Books From GIS In Ecology Staff:

GIS For Biologists: A Practical Introduction For Undergraduates; RRP: £24.99
An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology; RRP: £44.99
An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology: Supplementary Workbook One - 
Creating Maps Of Species Distribution; RRP: £19:99

If you wish to purchase these books, visit: 
http://www.gisinecology.com/Book_Shop.htm

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