Description

The aim of the course is to provide a general overview of the concepts, foundations, and methods of morphometrics (traditional and geometric morphometrics) and to illustrate its diverse applications in biological sciences (e.g., systematics, ecology, and evolution). The course includes lectures and practicals.

Photographs

Jpg (max five pictures)

Trainer

Sylvain Gerber, UMR 7205 ISYEB – MNHN, https://isyeb.mnhn.fr/fr/annuaire/sylvain-gerber-448

Dates of Training period

22 – 26 May 2023

Course location

Muséum National d’ Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France

Target audience

• PhD students
• MSc students
• Researchers
• Technicians
• Curators

Mode of trainees’ assessment: n.a. (the presence at the courses validates the ECTS)

Recommended background

Some familiarity with multivariate statistics and the R software environment is recommended.

Registration deadline

30^th of April 2023

Types of training

Theoretical seminars/lectures: 2.5 days

Practical experience: 2.5 days

Payment of fees – Registration procedure

Only for non students, free for students

Travel and accommodation are at the charge of the participants.

By email to the contact person (Sylvain Gerber)

Participant quota (min and max number of trainees)

Min: 10 – Max: 20 trainees

*Course will be cancelled when less students than the minimal number register

Course’s language

English

Certifications provided

ECTS

Technology requirements and personal equipment

Trainees can bring their own laptops, but this is not mandatory.

Learning outcomes:

Working knowledge of the various morphometric methods and ability to fully implement a morphometric study (choice of descriptors, data acquisition, statistical analyses, interpretations, and visualizations).

More details:

Sylvain Gerber
MNHN, ISYEB,
45 rue Buffon, 75005 Paris

e-mail:sylvain.gerber@mnhn.fr

https://isyeb.mnhn.fr/fr/annuaire/sylvain-gerber-448

Registration

By email to the contact person (Sylvain Gerber, sylvain.gerber@mnhn.fr)