Course description for 2022/23
Nature Registration Methods
BIO2310
Course description for 2022/23
Nature Registration Methods
BIO2310
The course focus on different methods used in registration, mapping and monitoring of chosen species and landscapes. To make sure students are able to solve assignments based on collected data, the course is based upon theoretical and practical training.
The subject is reserved for the study programme Bachelor of Nature Management. Other students can get admitted if there are places available. Contact student advisor.
Students must meet current admission requirements for the associated study program.
After completed course, the student is expected to possess the following:
Knowledge:
- how to organize fieldwork and harvest data in Norwegian ecosytems
- recognize methology issues and be able to consider different solutions
Skills:
- have a theoretical and practical understanding of methods and tools used in data collection and analyzing
- be able to present results both in writing and oral, and manage to point out pros and cons in the data material
General competence:
- how to use field data in nature management
No tuition fees. Costs for semester registration and course literature apply.
Compulsory. Alternatively NAF2001 and NAF2002 for exchange students.
The course consists of lectures, fieldwork and assignments followed by oral presentations. In some cases, working hours in the field can exceed those of a normal day at campus
Evaluated annually by students through course surveys. These evaluations are included in the university’s quality assurance system.
Compound assessment
- Compulsory participation. Approved/ Not approved. Must be passed prior to submission of the take-home examination 2, individual.
- Take- home examination 1, individual, 4 days, comprises 50% of the grade, grading scale A-F.
- Take- home examination 2, individual, 2 days, comprises 50% of the grade, grading scale A-F.
Home exam: All aids permitted.
No prior knowledge is required beyond the admission requirement.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
NAT240 - Nature Registration Methods - 15 credits
NAF2001 - Nature registration methods 1 - 7.5 credits
NAF2002 - Nature Registration Methods 2 - 7.5 credits
NAF2004 - Nature Monitoring - 7.5 credits