Analyzing ecological network data
Ecological networks, Modularity, Nestedness, Generative Stochastic Models & Multilayer networks
This five-day training course, co-organized with the ANR EcoNet, aims to train young researchers in analyzing ecological network data. The course covers a general introduction to networks, classical metrics (including modularity, nesteness, clustering), null models, generative models (including SBM), multilayer networks, as well as an overview of newer techniques (such as embedding). Each topic is explored through lectures followed by practicals.
This course is delivered in English and takes place in March at CESAB’s premises in Montpellier. The fee is 250 € for the week, including lunch. Travel, accommodation, and evening meal costs are the responsibility of the participants.
Find the training course on GitHub
A good knowledge of R software is required.
List of speakers:
- Sophie DONNET (INRAe, MIA)
- Sonia KEFI (CNRS, ISEM)
- François MASSOL (CNRS, iEES-Paris)
- Catherine MATIAS (CNRS)
- Stéphane ROBIN (Sorbonne Université)
- Elisa THEBAULT (CNRS, iEES-Paris)
Monday | Introduction
- Welcome
- Introduction to networks
- What kind of networks in ecology?
- How are ecological network data collected?
- igraph
- The structure of ecological networks (1)
Tuesday | Network metrics and null models
- Metrics
- Network models, null models
- Complexity stability
- The consequences of network structure
- Group projects
Wednesday | Generative Stochastic Models
- Introduction to block models
- Selecting the number of blocks
- The structure of ecological networks (2)
- Group projects
Thursday | Multilayer networks
- Multilayer networks in ecology
- Multilayer in practice
- Group projects
Friday | Opening and group presentations
- Motifs, embedding, collection of networks
- Finalizing presentations
- Group project presentations