Geometric Morphometrics Laboratory for Systematics and Evolutionary researches

Geometric Morphometrics Laboratory for
Systematics and Evolutionary researches
1-5 February 2010
Centro Interuniversitario di Ecologia Evolutiva
Center for Evolutionary Ecology

Venue:
Dipartimento Scienze della Terra, dell’Ambiente e del Territorio,
Universita` del Molise,
Contrada Fonte Lappone, I-86090
Pesche, Isernia, Italy

Organizers:
Anna Loy, Tassos Kotsakis, Paolo Piras

Geometric morphometrics (GM) has become the most used statistical tool in exploring size and shape variation in a variety of disciplines, from forensic anthropology to evolutionary paleobiology. Several workshops have been organized in order to introduce GM techniques.
However there is a need for advanced courses focused on specific research fields. The Geometric Morphometrics Laboratory for Systematics and Evolutionary researches is an advanced course addressed to PhD students and researchers already skilled on basic GM techniques and statistics.
The course will be devoted to GM tools for systematics and evolutionary researches. Lessons will focus on advanced GM data analyses, such as PLS, comparative methods, ontogenetic allometry, modularity, semilandmarks and outlines, including 3D data. The course will include morning and afternoon lessons followed by lab.

Information: http://host.uniroma3.it/laboratori/paleontologia/workshop%202010.htm