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'. offer an Introductory Workshop on IFIM. This course (IFG 100) presents an overview and seminar of basic concepts of the methodology and is offered on request. It is recommended for those who want to know what IFIM is all about and whether further investment in training and study of specific skills. concepts, philosophies and procedures is appropriate. The next Instream Flow Chronicle will focus on other course offerings that provide more advanced techniques for implementation of IFIM by experienced users. It is hoped that the 200 level training courses, as de- scribed thus far, will provide resource managers with the theoretical basis of the methodology and knowledge of the appropriate application, data requirements, and habitat analysis techniques. IFG Training The CSU Department of Conferences and Institutes is offering the following IFG Courses. Please note that the four courses remaining in FY84 are described in detail. FY85 and FY86 courses are listed for your planning convenience. The courses will be fully described in future issues of the Instream Flow ---..-.---.----- Chronicle. IFG 210 Using the Computer Based Physical Habitat Simulation System (PHABSIM) June 4-8, 1984 September 24-28, 1984 Fort Collins, CO Fort Collins, CO This 40 hour course provides "hands on" training in use of the library of computer programs in the PHABSIM system. Activities are divided between morning lecture sessions and supervised exercises on the computer each afternoon. Th is course is intended for: 1) person s responsible for processing the field data through PHABSIM system models; 2) project leaders and others primarily responsible for the field measurements required of a complete stream habitat analysis; and 3) those responsible for quality control, or those directly or indirectly responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and defending the results of a study. Introductory concepts and use of IFIM are not covered. Materials provided include the user's documentation to the PHABSIM system, a detailed problem example, and a primer on computer usage. Each class is 1 imited to twenty students and is divided into groups of four to maxi mi ze the hands-on experi ence with the computer. No prior computer experience is necessary. Prerequi- site: IFG 200. Tuition: Public $450; Private $550. IFG 200 Designing and Conducting Studies Using IFIM July 16-20, 1984 Omaha, NE This 3~co~ ~:oo am Monday - noon Friday) provides traini~in the ~hnical and conceptual principles of the I tr am ~lOW Incremental Methodology (IFIM) a lC ions Its purpose is threefold: 1) The course giv e pr fessional the necessary background, application giC~eCific skills to decide when, where and how to use IFIM. 2) It gives the student the ability to participate competently in project scoping and problem-solving where IFIM is used, perform basic interpretation of results, and evaluate alternative recommendations. After taking the course, the participant should be ab 1 e to di rect or conduct project scopi ng, choose from among potential methodologies, prepare a study design (including study reach and site selection), understand numerical habitat outputs based on IFIM, analyze preliminary results of typical applications of IFIM-specific software, and display/document applica- tion logic for common applications. 3) It gives the student an understanding of the skills and training necessary for proficiency in applications of IFIM. Materials provided include a guide to stream habitat analysis and detailed examples of applications. This course is highly recommended for persons who plan to review the plan of study and recommendations of others and is prerequisite to IFG 205 and 210. Class size: 40 maximum. Tuition: Public $300; Private $400. IFG 205 Field Techniques For Stream Habitat Analysis August 20-24, 1984 CSU, Pingree Park, CO Th is 36 hour course (8: 00 am Monday - noon Fri day) provides training in field measurement techniques. Two days wi 11 be spent in the c 1 a ss room. Two days will be in the field. The course is designed for project leaders and others primarily responsible for collecting or reviewing the field measurements re- quired by the Instream Flow Incremental Methodology (IFIM). Introductory concepts and use of IFIM are not covered. The course includes: 1) the basic concepts and training in locating and establishing study site transects for the purpose of habitat mapping; 2) the concepts of the field measurement process and field training in the use of surveying and flow measurement instruments: 3) training in collecting data and compiling a complete set of field notes by measuring a multiple cross-section stream reach; 4) training in checking, reducing and organiz- ing field data for utilization in the Physical Habitat Simulation (PHABSIM) and stream temperature models. Materials provided include a field technique manual and a detailed study reach example. Prerequisite for this course: IFG 200 or permission. Class size: 24 maximum. Tuition: Public $300; Private $400. October 15 - 29, 1984 IFG 215 in Sacramento, CA November 5 - 9, 1984 I FG 315 in Fort Collins, CO November 14 - 16, 1984 I FG 300 in Fort Collins, CO December 3 - 7, 1984 IFG 200 in Fort Collins, CO December 10 - 14, 1984 I FG 210 in Fort Collins, CO January 14 - 18, 1985 I FG 305 in Leetown, WV Janua ry 28 - 2/1, 1985 I FG 310 in Fort Collins, CO Apri 1 15 - 19, 1985 IFG 210 in Fort Collins, CO May 13 - 17, 1985 I FG 215 in Fort Collins, CO July 15 - 19, 1985 IFG 200 in Fort Collins, CO July 22 - 26, 1985 I FG 205 in Fort Collins, CO September 16 - 20, 1985 I FG 205 in Leetown, WV October 30 - 11/4, 1985 I FG 200 in Leetown, WV November 4 - 8, 1985 I FG 300 in Fort Collins, CO December 2 - 6, 1985 IFG 215 in Leetown, WV December 9 - 13, 1985 I FG 210 in Fort Collins, CO March 9 - 14, 1986 I FG 210 in Fort Co 11 ins, CO May 12 - 16, 1986 IFG 215 in Fort Collins, CO July 14 - 19, 1986 I FG 200 in Fort Collins, CO July 22 - 25, 1986 I FG 205 in Fort Collins, CO September 15 - 19, 1986 IFG 205 in Leetown, WV 3