Undergraduate Certificate in Wildlife Monitoring via Drones

• Introduction to Wildlife Monitoring with Drones – This unit will cover the basics of using drones for wildlife monitoring, including the benefits and challenges of this technology.
• Drone Technology – This unit will explore the different types of drones and their components, with a focus on those used in wildlife monitoring.
• Flight Operations – This unit will cover safe and effective flight operations, including pre-flight planning, launching and landing, and emergency procedures.
• Data Collection & Analysis – This unit will teach students how to collect and analyze data using drones, including techniques for image and video processing.
• Wildlife Behavior – This unit will cover the basics of wildlife behavior and ecology, with a focus on how drones can be used to monitor and study animal behavior.
• Regulations and Ethics – This unit will explore the legal and ethical considerations of using drones for wildlife monitoring, including privacy concerns and regulations.
• Advanced Techniques – This unit will cover advanced techniques for using drones in wildlife monitoring, including thermal imaging, multispectral sensors, and autonomous flight.
• Case Studies – This unit will examine real-world examples of successful wildlife monitoring projects using drones.
• Field Practicum – This unit will provide students with hands-on experience in using drones for wildlife monitoring in a supervised setting.