Course description

Topics

  • Using GBIF-mediated data for biodiversity research

  • Searching GBIF.org

  • Examining the data quality of a dataset

  • Using the GBIF API

  • Using rGBIF

This course is comprised of videos and documentation paired with quizzes and practical exercises.

Audience

This course is designed for individuals who work as researchers or technicians in biodiversity research or policy institutions. The instruction provided is particularly useful for those who have a need or desire to use GBIF-mediated data in their own research or analyses.

Prerequisites

Additionally, individuals completing this course should possess the following skills and knowledge:

  • Basic skills in computer and internet use, and, in particular, in the use of spreadsheets.

  • Basic understanding of computer-based geographical and statistical analysis tools, e.g. GIS and R, and may have already run analyses using these tools.

  • Basic knowledge about geography and biodiversity informatics: geography and mapping concepts, basic taxonomy and nomenclature rules.

  • A good command of English. While efforts are made to provide materials in other languages, instruction/videos will be in English.