Nature Management
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The curriculum in Nature Management consists of biological and wildlife management topics. You will learn about biological diversity, management of game and fish, landscape planning and management of the nature of Norway. The main content of the study is practical and the focus is on exercises and field excursions. Topics included are geology, vegetation, ecology, zoology, botany, nature registration, nature management, landscape planning and GIS (geographical information systems).
The courses in the latter part of the study emphasizes on linking the teaching to real management situations in today`s society.
In the course Nature Management (NAT330) there is a excursion abroad.
For the bachelor thesis during the 3rd year of study you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself professionally in a chosen topic, often in cooperation with external collaborators or as a participant in one of our research projects.
The courses in the latter part of the study emphasizes on linking the teaching to real management situations in today`s society.
In the course Nature Management (NAT330) there is a excursion abroad.
For the bachelor thesis during the 3rd year of study you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself professionally in a chosen topic, often in cooperation with external collaborators or as a participant in one of our research projects.
Upon successful completion of this programme, the candidate:
General competence:
- can plan and conduct various work assignments and projects, alone or as member of a team, in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines
- canc ommunicate key professional knowledge in writing as well as orally to both the public as well as other professionals in nature and outback management
- can exchange experiences and views with other professionals in the field
- has knowledge of the professional ethical issues of the field and can reflect on his or her professional conduct and adjust this when needed
- Has knowledge of new thinking and innovation processes
Knowledge:
- has broad knowledge of nature and nature management in Norway
- has extensive knowledge of flora, fauna and other relevant aspects of biological diversity
- has knowledge of research and development work in nature and outback management
- has knowledge about Norwegian management systems, the history of the field, its tradition and its role in society
- has knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
Skills:
- has basic skills in registering, mapping and monitoring nature, including using GIS and other tools
- can collect, assemble, analyse and discuss the application of his or her own data and results as part of writing a professional report informing a defined research questions
- can apply relevant public laws and regulations in managerial work, for instance in planning, case work and impact assessments
- can apply his or her professional knowledge a.o. related to relevant research on practical and theoretical issues in nature and outback management
The study provides a solid foundation for jobs in nature management in both private and public sector.
You may continue studies towards a master degree at Nord University or at other universities in Norway and abroad.
Nord university has student exchange agreements with the University of Minnesota, College of Natural Resources.
In addition to the semester fee and syllabus literature, it is assumed that students have a laptop with microphone and camera. Students must purchase their own laboratory coat for use in courses with laboratory exercises. Students should further expect costs to incur in relation to transportation, accommodation and catering related to non-mandatory excursions and field courses.
Either a home exam, an oral examination or a written examination, or a combination, with regular Norwegian grading system (A-F).
The programme is evaluated via student questionnaire, as well as by the programme director. The evaluations form a part of the University's quality assurance system.