Course Program

This course is equivalent to 3 Academic Credits (135 Hours)

Note: The schedule below is tentative and subject to change based on field conditions, instructor availability, and logistical considerations.

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    title ISC Biotrop 2026 – Course Schedule by Sessions
    dateFormat  YYYY-MM-DD
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    section Orientation
    Course Orientation (Online)        :2026-07-01, 1d

    section Pre-Assignments
    Intro Video Submission             :milestone, 2026-07-05, 1d
    Essay on Biodiversity Challenges   :milestone, 2026-07-10, 1d

    section Pre-Course (Online Hybrid | 6–9 July)
    Pre-Course (Online Hybrid)      :2026-07-06, 4d

    section Social (Optional) 
    Arrival and Check-In     :a8, 2026-07-12, 1d

    section Onsite Course (13–18 July)
    Opening & Field Prep       :2026-07-13, 1d
    (2D1N) Field Sampling      :2026-07-14, 2d
    DNA Extraction & Sequencing :2026-07-16, 1d
    Data Analysis & GIS        :2026-07-17, 1d
    Biodiversity Summit & Closing           :2026-07-18, 1d

    section Satellite Event
    INCULS :2026-06-29, 5d
    Ramban Rimba with Genau Foundation :2026-07-21, 3d

Course Orientation (Online) | 29 June 2026

The orientation will explain the pre-course assignments and reading materials, how to access learning platforms, using GitHub and GitHub Codespaces for computer assignments, schedules, and communication tools.

Pre-Course assignments

Prior to the start of the course, participants are assigned several tasks:

  • Reading materials and basic coding skill preparation
  • 1-2 minutes introduction video about you and why you are interested to join this course
  • An essay on the current challenges faced by Tropical Biodiversity and opportunities in the age of data and AI

Pre-Course (Online Hybrid) | 6 - 9 July 2026

Monday, July 6, 2026

Time Session / Activity Speaker / Instructor Location Activity Type
08.30 - 09.00 Registration
09.00 - 09.15 Welcoming Remarks Prof. Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. - UGM
09.15 - 09.30 Course Introduction Matin Nuhamunada, M.Sc., Ph.D. - UGM Lectures
09.30 - 10.45 Introduction to Biodiversity in South East Asia Region Assoc. Prof. Alona Cuevas Linatoc - UPLB Lectures
10.45 - 11.00 Break
11.00 - 12.00 Study Design, Sampling & Metadata in Biodiversity Research Dr. Eng. Thoriq Teja Samudra, M.Sc. - UGM Lectures
12.00 - 13.00 Break & Lunch
13.00 - 14.00 Introduction to iNaturalist and Citizen Science Effort to Map Biodiversity Dr. Rury Eprilurahman, M.Sc. - UGM Lectures
14.00 - 15.00 Hands-On Practice with iNaturalist Dr. Rury Eprilurahman, M.Sc. - UGM Laboratory
Flexible Quiz 1 Quiz

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Time Session / Activity Speaker / Instructor Location Activity Type
08.30 - 09.00 Registration
09.00 - 10.00 Tropical Biodiversity in a Changing Climate Dr. Mirza Hanif Al Falah, M.Ling - UGM Lectures
10.00 - 11.00 Tropical Biodiversity in the Data Age Matin Nuhamunada, M.Sc., Ph.D. - UGM Lectures
11.00 - 12.00 Introduction to Basic Skills in Bioinformatics Integrated Genome Factory Laboratory
12.00 - 13.00 Break & Lunch
13.00 - 14.30 Genomics for Conservation Prof. Herman Spaink - Leiden University Lectures
14.30 - 16.00 The Importance of Biodiversity Conservation and Management Prof. Alice Hughes - The University of Melbourne Lectures
Flexible Quiz 2 Quiz

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Time Session / Activity Speaker / Instructor Location Activity Type
08.30 - 09.00 Registration
09.00 - 10.30 GIS for Biodiversity Mapping: Part 1 Prof. Dr. Pramaditya Wicaksono, M.Sc. - UGM Lectures
10.30 - 10.45 Coffee Break
10.45 - 12.00 The Role of Sequencing Centers in SE Asia Worarat Kruasuwan, PhD - Mahidol University Lectures
12.00 - 13.00 Break & Lunch
13.00 - 15.00 Introduction to Metabarcoding Analysis with EPI2ME Arissara Tubtimoy, M.Sc. - Mahidol University Laboratory
Flexible Quiz 3 Quiz

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Time Session / Activity Speaker / Instructor Location Activity Type
08.30 - 09.00 Registration
09.00 - 10.15 Genomics for Biodiversity Assessment Prof. Madya Ts. Dr. Abdul Latiff - UTHM Lectures
10.15 - 10.30 Break
10.30 - 12.00 Computer Lab - Basic Concept in GIS Analysis Dr. Ir. Yan Restu Freski, M.Eng. - UGM Laboratory
11.00 - 12.00 Break & Lunch
13.00 - 14.30 GIS for Biodiversity Mapping: Part 2 Prof. Thomas Groen - ITC Twente Lectures
14.30 - 16.00 The Importance of Biodiversity Conservation and Management Group Discussion
Flexible Quiz 4 & Independent Study Quiz / Study

Onsite Course | 13 - 19 July 2026

Monday, July 13, 2026

Time Session / Activity Speaker / Instructor Location Activity Type
08.00 - 09.15 Opening Remarks and Welcoming Ceremony Prof. Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. Lectures
09.15 - 10.30 iDNA for Biodiversity Assessment Prof. Alexander Maier - ANU Lectures
10.30 - 10.45 Break
10.45 - 12.00 From Sample to DNA Dr. Ashley Jones - ANU Discussion
12.00 - 13.00 Break & Lunch
13.00 - 13.45 Field Trip Orientation Dr. Eng. Thoriq Teja Samudra, M.Sc. & Dr. Ir. Yan Restu Freski, M.Eng. Discussion
13.45 - 16.00 Hands On Taxonomy with Study Clubs Herpetology Study Club, Marine Biology Study Club, Entomology Study Club, Biology Curator Program Laboratory
Flexible Quiz 5 & Independent Study Quiz / Study

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Time Session / Activity Speaker / Instructor Location Activity Type
07.00 - 08.00 Pre-departure orientation Mukhlish Jamal Musa Holle, S.Si., M.Env.Sc., D.Phil. Field Study
08.00 - 09.30 Bus to Cemoro Sewu (Bayat, Klaten)
09.30 - 10.30 Drone Survey Hands-On Session Dr. Ir. Yan Restu Freski & Aksara Team Field Study
10.30 - 11.30 Biodiversity Exploration M. J. M. Holle, D.Phil & Dr. Rury Eprilurahman Field Study
11.30 - 12.30 Break & Field Lunch
12.30 - 15.30 Fieldwork Exploration: Session 2 M. J. M. Holle, D.Phil & Dr. Rury Eprilurahman Field Study
15.30 - 17.00 Bus to Fieldwork Accommodation Dea Lokha & Santika Hotel Field Study
17.00 - 19.00 Break
19.00 - 20.00 Socializing Session: BBQ, Games and FGD Project Officer and Facilitators
Flexible Independent Study Independent Study

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Time Session / Activity Speaker / Instructor Location Activity Type
08.30 - 09.30 Departure to Porok Beach
09.30 - 10.30 Student Presentation - The Importance of Biodiversity Conservation and Management Discussion
10.30 - 11.30 Fieldwork Preparation & Safety Orientation Dr. Eng. Thoriq Teja Samudra Lectures
11.30 - 12.30 Break & Field Lunch
12.30 - 16.30 Field Sampling in Porok Beach Dr. Rury Eprilurahman & Dr. Eng. Thoriq Field Study
13.30 - 15.30 Drone Mapping Dr. Ir. Yan Restu Freski & Aksara
15.30 - 16.30 Sample Preservation (optional) Field Study
17.00 - 19.00 Transit back to UGM Campus
Flexible Independent Study Independent Study

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Time Session / Activity Speaker / Instructor Location Activity Type
09.00 - 10.00 Lab Orientation Integrated Genome Factory - UGM Lectures
10.00 - 12.00 DNA Extraction Lab Integrated Genome Factory - UGM Laboratory
12.00 - 13.00 Break & Lunch
13.00 - 16.00 Sequencing LibPrep Demo Integrated Genome Factory - UGM Laboratory
16.00 - 17.00 Reflection and Wrap Up Matin Nuhamunada, M.Sc., Ph.D. Lectures
Flexible Quiz 6 & Independent Study Quiz / Study

Friday, July 17, 2026

Time Session / Activity Speaker / Instructor Location Activity Type
08.00 - 09.15 Genomics for Conservation: Part 2 Shabrina Gita Aninta, Ph.D. - Copenhagen University Lectures
09.15 - 09.30 Break
09.30 - 10.45 From Genomes to Landscapes Dr. Noor Janatun Naim Jemali - UMK
11.30 - 13.00 Break & Friday Prayers
13.00 - 15.00 Hands On Analysis with Google Earth Engine Aksara Lab Laboratory
Flexible Quiz 7 & Independent Study Quiz / Study

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - Biodiversity Summit: From Data to Decisions

Time Session / Activity Speaker / Instructor Location Activity Type
08.00 - 08.45 From Data to Decisions Fenky Wirada - WWF Indonesia Lectures
08.50 - 09.35 Science Communication Cania Citta - Malaka Discussion
09.40 - 10.25 Conservation Best Practice Amelia Nugrahaningrum - Genau Foundation Presentation
10.30 - 11.15 WRI Project Session Citra Septiani - World Resources Institute Presentation
11.20 - 12.05 Panel Discussion Moderator Discussion
12.10 - 12.45 Q&A Session Moderator Discussion
12.50 - 13.50 Break & Lunch Presentation
13.50 - 15.50 Youth Biodiversity Summit Presentations Moderator Presentation
15.50 - 16.50 Essay Presentations MC Presentation
16.50 - 17.00 Winner Announcement & Closing Ceremony MC Study
Flexible Course Evaluation Quiz

Post Course assignments

Participant will be assigned to create a project report or analysis portofolio on what they learn during the course using GitHub pages.