These pathways suggest a progression of courses to help you gain proficiency in a subject area. 

Decision Analysis Pathways
Level 1Level 2Level 3

Quantitative Decision Analysis

Builds basic skills in decision theory and the use of analytical tools to support the decision analysis process

鈻� Introduction to Structured Decision Making, ALC3171

鈻� Adaptive Management: Structured Decision Making for Recurrent Decisions, ALC3176

鈻� Decision Analysis: Tools, ALC3191

Choose from a series of electives

Facilitative Decision Analysis

Builds basic skills in decision theory with a focus on facilitating decision analysis

鈻� Introduction to Structured Decision Making, ALC3171

鈻� Decision Analysis:  Elicitation and Facilitation, ALC3190

鈻� Collaboration and Conflict Transformation in Multiparty Process, ALC3199

Choose from a series of electives

Fisheries Pathways
Level 1Level 2Level 3

Quantitative Fisheries

Gain tools in analysis of fish and fisheries data for population assessment and evaluation of alternative management strategies.

鈻� Introduction to R, CSP4201

鈻� Introduction to Population Modeling, CSP3156b

鈻� Fish Population Dynamics and Assessment, CSP2300

Fish Sampling

Gain practical knowledge and skills in deploying gear for improved sampling data.

鈻� Principles and Techniques of Electrofishing (in-person or online), CSP2201 or CSP2c01

鈻� Fish Sampling Techniques, (Online, Field, Lab, and Classroom), CSP2204

鈻� Electrofishing Sampling Advanced Practicum, CSP2203

Statistics and Modeling Pathways
Level 1Level 2Level 3

Status and Trend Assessment Pathway

Builds abilities to develop efficient sampling designs and perform analyses to estimate population attributes (e.g., abundance) at a location and over time.

鈻� Making Sense of Biological Data with R, CSP4200

鈻� Data Wrangling with R, CSP1004

鈻� or Introduction to R, CSP4201

鈻� Statistical Modeling for Conservation, CSP4210

鈻� Design and Analysis of Biological Monitoring, CSP4230

Species Distribution Modeling and Conservation Design Pathway

Builds skills to develop and/or implement models identifying species-habitat relationships and important conservation areas.

鈻� Data Wrangling with R, CSP1004

鈻� Making Sense of Biological Data with R, CSP4200

鈻� or Introduction to R, CSP4201

鈻� Statistical Modeling for Conservation, CSP4210

鈻� Species Distribution Modeling, CSP4220

鈻� Occupancy Modeling, CSP4141

Data Manipulation Analysis

Become proficient in data handling and an array of common approaches to analyzing biological data. Foundation for monitoring and distribution modeling

鈻� Introduction to R, CSP4201

鈻� or Data Wrangling with R, CSP1004

鈻� Making Sense of Biological Data with R, CSP4200

鈻� Statistical Modeling for Conservation, CSP4210