Several (4-7) short answer exercises or quizzes testing aspects of modelling – equivalent to a combined total of 1250 words, due through the semester (25%)
Develop and interpret a model of the niche of a species and write a report – equivalent to 1250 words, due early-mid semester (25%)
Fit and evaluate a species distribution model and write a report – equivalent to 1250 words, due mid-late semester (25%)
Write a report comparing mechanistic and correlative species distribution models – equivalent to 1250 words, due end of semester (25%)
For on campus version: attendance to 5 out of 6 face-to-face discussion sessions - through the semester (hurdle)