Current active course description (last updated 2020/21)
Nature Registration Methods
BIO2310
Current active course description (last updated 2020/21)

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 students of the following study programmes:

  • Nature Management, Bachelor's Programme

Other students can get admitted if there are places available. Contact student advisor. 

Admission is based on general competance from studies or specific competance in this area, in line with the relevant regulations.

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.
Mandatory. 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
Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.

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.

Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating.

There is no previous knowledge needed beyond that described in the admission requirements.

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

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Course language
Norwegian
Credits
15
Study location
Steinkjer
Responsible faculty
Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture
Course coordinator
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