Short Course in
Spatial Statistical Modeling of Ecosystem
Resources and the Environment

July 13-15, 2004, and August 17-19, 2004

Fort Collins, Colorado

Why This Course

Throughout the world, experts from a large variety of disciplines have strongly recommended the organization of training and educational activities on the use of quantitative spatial analysis techniques for supporting and advancing the science of monitoring and assessment of ecosystems and the environment. As a result, many governmental and private organizations have chosen the Department of Forest, Rangeland and Watershed Stewardship at Colorado State University for carrying out these recommendations.

Purpose

The purpose of this short course is to provide an introduction to the field of spatial statistics and its application to natural and environmental resource issues. Despite substantial methodological advances in the areas of remote sensing, geographical information systems and spatial statistics, the actual application of appropriate spatial techniques has been rather limited, even within the academic community of natural and environmental resource professionals.

Benefits to You

Who Should Attend

 Background

Due to the nature of the material presented in the course it is recommended that participants have a good background in basic statistics.

Registration Fee

The fee for this course is $450, which includes instructional materials and refreshments. Because of limited seating, preregistration must be accompanied by a check, purchase order, or credit card number to ensure participation in the course. Each session of the short course is limited to 24 participants . The deadline for registration is June 28, 2004, for the July course, and August 3, 2004, for the August course. Registration must be postmarked and paid by these respective dates. After the deadline the course fee is $600. For more information on this course, please contact Dr. Robin M. Reich, the course coordinator.

Program Faculty

Robin M. Reich is a Professor of Forest Biometrics and Spatial Statistics in the Department of Forest, Rangeland and Watershed Stewardship, Colorado State University. During the past 19 years, Dr. Reich has been involved in the application of spatial statistics to natural and environmental resource issues both nationally and internationally and has published more than 70 peer-review papers and technical reports in this area. Phone: (970) 491-6980; FAX: (970) 491-6754; e-mail: robin@cnr.colostate.edu

Agenda

July 13-15, 2004, and August 17-19, 2004

The lectures will be used to provide a general background in the techniques used for analyzing and interpolating spatial data. Real life examples will be used in class so students will develop an appreciation for the advantages and disadvantages of the different procedures. All sessions will be held on the main campus of Colorado State University.

Registration (8:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2004 and Tuesday, August 17, 2004)

Introduction

Spatial autocorrelation

  • Basic measure of spatial autocorrelation
  • Test for nominal data
  • Continuous data
  • General weights
  • Permutation tests
  • Examples- Crime, poverty and teenage idleness in Denver, Colorado
Regression Models
  • Ordinary least squares
  • Order selection
  • Inspection of residuals
  • Generalized least squares
  • Spatial autoregressive models
  • Spatial lag models
  • Trend surface models

Kriging

  • Simple kriging
  • Ordinary kriging
  • Universal kriging
  • Covariance and variogram functions (exponential, Gaussian, Matern)
  • Example - Modeling precipitation in Colorado (Ordinary and Universal Kriging)

Binary Regression Trees

  • Trend Surface + binary regression trees
  • Examples - Fuel models in the Black Hills National Forest, Climate models in Mexico and Colorado
Cross-Validation
  • Example - Fuel models in the Black Hills National Forest
  • Example - Climate models in Colorado (kriging)
  • Example - Climate models in Colorado (regression trees)
  • Example - Climate models in Mexico (regression trees)
Sampling Designs
  • Simple random sampling
  • Systematic sampling
  • Non-aligned systematic sampling
  • Simple sequential inhibition process
  • Cluster sampling
  • Two-stage cluster sampling
  • Example - Inventory and monitoring program in Jalisco, Mexico

How to Register for the Course

Download Registration Form and FAX it to the number on the form, or mail it to the address below. You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print this registration form.

Mail or FAX to:
Spatial Modeling Short Course
Office of Conference Services
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-8037
FAX to (970) 491-7747

For Additional Registration Information please contact:
Office of Conference Services
Vistors Center
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-8037
(970) 491-7501
Email: ocsreg@colostate.edu


CANCELLATIONS: Cancellation requests must be received by the Office of Conference Services at (970) 491-7501, Fax (970) 491-7747, or e-mail ocsreg@colostate.edu not later than 5:00 p.m. MDT, June 28, 2004, for the July course, and no later than 5:00 p.m. MDT, August 3, 2004, for the August course. A $25.00 handling fee will be charged for each cancellation. No cancellation requests will be honored after this time, but substitutions will be allowed.



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