Nature Management, Bachelor's Programme

The candidate’s learning outcomes
A candidate who has completed the education has the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:
The candidate

• 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:
The candidate

• 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 question
• 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

General competence:
The candidate

• can plan and conduct various work assignments and projects, alone or as member of a team, in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines
• can communicate 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