Nature Management, 60 credits
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The one-year programme in nature management mainly consist of biological and management related courses. You learn about biological diversity and management of cervids and fish.
This one-year programme is an excellent opportunity for candidates who want to start taking a higher education in nature management or who want to create their own nature-based business. The programme includes courses that when combined provide insight into key aspects of nature management values.
In addition to lectures, most courses consist of field courses, excursions and project assignments. Some parts of the teaching takes place in the field, e.g. elk hunting, electronic fishing and ptarmigan assessment.
This one-year programme is an excellent opportunity for candidates who want to start taking a higher education in nature management or who want to create their own nature-based business. The programme includes courses that when combined provide insight into key aspects of nature management values.
In addition to lectures, most courses consist of field courses, excursions and project assignments. Some parts of the teaching takes place in the field, e.g. elk hunting, electronic fishing and ptarmigan assessment.
Upon successful completion of this one-year programme, the student shall:
Knowledge:
- Have basic knowledge of nature and nature management in Norway
- Have knowledge of basic biological topics; zoology, ethology, chemistry and genetics
- Have basic knowledge of Norwegian forest management and Norwegian forestry
Skills:
- Have practical knowledge of hunting, fishing and game and fish management
General competence:
- Be able to account for and communicate basic knowledge of natur
Higher education entrance qualification.
Norwegian language proficiency.
This programme is only taught in Norwegian. If you do not meet the Norwegian language proficiency requirements, you do not qualify for admission.
View general admission and documentation requirements.
Norwegian language proficiency.
This programme is only taught in Norwegian. If you do not meet the Norwegian language proficiency requirements, you do not qualify for admission.
View general admission and documentation requirements.
If you choose to continue on our bachelor`s programme in nature management, you will qualify for a variety of positions, such as e.g. in nature management, game and fish management, landscape planning, information work and nature inspection for both private and public organisations and offices.
The one-year programme in nature management is equivalent of the first year of study on the bachelor's programme in nature management. Students may apply for transfer to the bachelor's programme in nature management.
No tuition fees. Costs for semester registration and course literature apply.
Students are expected to possess their own laptop computer. If and when digital communication is needed during the programme, students are expected to also possess web camera and headphones. Students must cover their own expenses for this.
Students are expected to possess their own laptop computer. If and when digital communication is needed during the programme, students are expected to also possess web camera and headphones. Students must cover their own expenses for this.
Either a home exam, an oral examination or a written examination, or a combination, with regular Norwegian grading system (A-F).
This programme is evaluated annually by students through course evaluations as well as by the Programme Coordinator. The evaluations form part of the Nord University Quality Assurance System.