Program Overview

Program Overview

The Analyses Multivariées pour l'Ecologie Marine (MU4MRM55) is a professional training program offered by Sorbonne Université. This program focuses on providing participants with methodological expertise in environmental data analysis, specifically in the field of marine ecology.

Objectives

The primary objectives of this program are to:

• Acquire high-quality methodological skills in environmental data analysis.
• Learn to choose, apply, and interpret methods for analyzing data in environmental sciences.
• Understand the main methods of factorial analysis, cluster analysis, and spatio-temporal series analysis.

Target Audience and Prerequisites

This program is designed for individuals seeking to acquire methodological skills in environmental data analysis, including:

• Researchers and teacher-researchers
• Engineers and laboratory technicians in research and surveillance
• Mission managers in marine environment/biodiversity (study offices, Natura 2000 operators, etc.)
• Teachers in higher or secondary education The prerequisite for this program is basic knowledge of univariate and bivariate statistics.

Program Structure

The program consists of:

• Theoretical presentations of methods, illustrated with examples from recent work
• Directed work using specialized software to put the methods seen in the course into practice
• A practical case where participants choose the methods to apply to provided datasets and present their work in an oral presentation

Methods and Pedagogical Means

• The program is 90 hours, spread over 15 working days, including 20 hours of courses, 40 hours of directed work/practical work, and 30 hours of personal work.
• No specific material is required, but participants can use their own laptops.
• The number of participants is limited to a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 14, with 1 to 3 places available for continuing education per session.
• The language of instruction can be English, depending on the nationality of the participants, and a good level of English is necessary in this case.
• The training location is the Institut de la Mer de Villefranche.

Evaluation and Certification

At the end of the program, participants receive an attendance certificate.

Career Prospects

This training allows individuals to secure their professional career path by giving them the necessary skills to support companies in the challenges related to their sector of activity and to adapt to the associated technological developments.

Additional Information

• Duration: 90 hours
• Schedule: Spread over 3 weeks
• Location: Institut de la Mer de Villefranche
• Tuition Fees: 900 € per trainee, with additional accommodation costs (55 € per night, 2.90 € for breakfast, and meal prices according to index/remuneration + restaurant membership card 4.00 €)