This part-time tutored online course is designed to equip students with the skills, techniques and know-how necessary to undertake surveys of mammal and reptile populations or individuals with confidence. The course aims to create a rich workshop experience, encouraging direct student and tutor interaction and discussion.

You will receive highly practical expert training, helping you to:

make your own spatial and temporal observations and recordings of mammals and reptiles
explore how to design appropriate sampling strategies and protocols
investigate trapping and restraint techniques, with access to guidelines with legal and ethical considerations
examine and understand best practice for scat and print field sign surveys, camera traps and video surveillance