Learn how to build *mechanistic species distribution models* in our live online course *Mechanistic Species Distribution Modelling: Ecological Niche Modelling with NicheMapR (MSDM01)*. https://prstats.org/course/mechanistic-species-distribution-modelling-ecological-niche-modelling-with-nichemapr-msdm01/ Mechanistic species distribution models (SDMs) provide a powerful alternative to traditional correlative approaches by incorporating *physiological processes, energetics, and environmental constraints* that determine where species can persist. These approaches allow researchers to explore how organisms respond to environmental conditions and predict species distributions under current and future climate scenarios. () This applied training introduces the theoretical foundations of mechanistic ecological niche modelling and provides practical guidance on implementing models in *R using the NicheMapR framework*. *The course covers:* - Foundations of ecological niche theory and mechanistic SDMs - Differences between mechanistic and correlative modelling approaches - Incorporating physiology, energetics, and environmental constraints into models - Using the *NicheMapR* package to simulate organism?environment interactions - Building mechanistic niche models and interpreting outputs - Applications to climate change, conservation, and biodiversity forecasting Through hands-on exercises and real examples, participants will gain practical experience constructing and analysing mechanistic niche models within reproducible R workflows. Delivered live online, the course allows direct interaction with the instructor, opportunities to ask questions, and discussion of real research applications. All participants receive course materials, example code, and post-course support. *Course details* Dates: 7 April 2026 Duration: 1 days (approximately 4.5 hours per day) Format: Live online Fee: ?150 This course is suitable for postgraduate students, researchers, and professionals working in ecology, conservation, biodiversity modelling, or climate-change research who want to develop mechanistic approaches to predicting species distributions. Full details and registration: https://prstats.org/course/mechanistic-species-distribution-modelling-ecological-niche-modelling-with-nichemapr-msdm01/ Email oliver at prstats.org with any questions.
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