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      • Syllabus
      • Topic 1 - first steps
      • Topic 2 - data manipulation
      • Topic 3 - Plot basics
      • Topic 4 - loop, function, simple models
      • Topic 5 - Mapping, GIS basics
      • Topic 6 - First steps in statistics
      • Topic 7 - Generalized Linear Models (1)
      • Topic 8 - Generalized Linear Models
      • Topic 9 - Multivariate analyses in ecology
      • Topic 10 - Clustering
      • Topic 11 - Unconstrained ordination
      • Topic 12 - Unconstrained ordination
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OCEAN 5098
Ecological data analysis in R - 3 credits


​Overview
This course is designed for beginners to teach the use of R for the analysis of ecological data. It will introduce students to several different analysis options for biological or ecological data (focusing specifically on community-level data) using the free & open-source statistical, mapping, and graphing platform R. Broad topics covered will include: introduction to R language and basic functions / graphics; basic mapping options; diversity measurement; univariate, multivariate, parametric and non-parametric analysis and their basis; functional diversity; and ecological time series analysis. Students will require a laptop for sessions. Schedule is subject to changes according to student progress.
Objectives
  • General knowledge in R language, and basic functions
  • Self-exploration of data set, and customized analysis
  • In depth knowledge on community-ecology analysis
Requirements
  • General knowledge in ecology, biology and informatics​​

Evaluation (100%)
  • attendance = - log (skills)
  • motivation 
  • final report​
Recommended literature

Borcard D, Gillet F, Legendre P (2011) Numerical ecology with R. Springer-Verlag New York, 306 p. DOI 10.1007/978-1-4419-7976-6

Paradis E (2002) R for Beginners, Institute des Sciences de l'Evolution University Montpellier II (2002), 72p. Available in resources

​Zuur A, Ieno EN (2007) Analyzing ecological data. Springer-Verlag New York, 672 p. DOI 10.1007/978-0-387-45972-1
Recommended on-line documentation

R Markdown: The Definitive Guide. Click here.

Content / schedule (subject to modification)

See links

Course information & questions: vianney.denis(at)gmail(dot)com or R406, Institute of Oceanography, National Taiwan University

Functional Reef Ecology Lab (R406) @ Institute of Oceanography National Taiwan University
  • Home
  • The Lab
    • Mission
    • People
  • Publications
  • Dives
  • 3D corals
  • Diversity
  • Resources
  • Class
    • Our master
    • Ocean 5098 (R ecology) >
      • Syllabus
      • Topic 1 - first steps
      • Topic 2 - data manipulation
      • Topic 3 - Plot basics
      • Topic 4 - loop, function, simple models
      • Topic 5 - Mapping, GIS basics
      • Topic 6 - First steps in statistics
      • Topic 7 - Generalized Linear Models (1)
      • Topic 8 - Generalized Linear Models
      • Topic 9 - Multivariate analyses in ecology
      • Topic 10 - Clustering
      • Topic 11 - Unconstrained ordination
      • Topic 12 - Unconstrained ordination
      • Resources
      • Forum - Ocean5098
    • OCEAN 5097 - CORAL REEF THEORY
    • OCEAN 7194 - CORAL REEF FIELD
  • Contact