matnat-biologi - NAB-2003

Work Load 20 credits (ECTS)
Contents The course deals with freshwater and wildlife management in the northern regions as well as their harvesting and management. The course starts with an introduction to the environmental basis for the fish and game resources on Nordkalotten plus the important factors that affect those populations. Furthermore the student will gain insight into the most important principles underlying the long term, holistic management of freshwater and wildlife resources both locally and regionally. The course will illuminate the economic significance of wildlife and freshwater resources in the northern regions, as well the opportunities for business development. At the same time there will given an introduction with regard to environmental and multiple use planning. Students will learn practical planning by developing a multi-use plan or a management plan for fish or game within a limited area, possibly as the result of an assignment from a landowner or a local council.
Form of teaching The course will be given as a combination of lectures (72 hrs) and seminars (72 hrs). This will include seminars with introductory lecturers and presentation of semester projects to the other students. In the semester assignment the students will create a management plan for a geographically limited area, ideally in groups of 2 - 3 students. Excursions in the spring and the autumn (2 x 5 days) are run in conjunction with NAB-1002.
Compulsory teaching Approved semester assignement and participation on fieldexcursion, Approved work project and participation on fieldexcursion
Examination semester Autumn
Date(s) of written examination 04.04.2005, 18.02.2005 The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester.
Type of course Theoretical subject.
Level of course/Year of study Normally third year.
Recommended reading/syllabus Available on request
Language of instruction Norwegian
Course overlap NAB-1003 -1 20 sp
Timetables http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=NAB-2003-1

Teaching spring 2005 Mer informasjon fås hos studiekonsulent Randi Storhaug Mat.Nat.fak. Det kan bli endringer på oppstartstidspunktet underveis slik at studenter som er interessert oppfordres til å ta kontakt med studiekonsulent. Første oblig. fremmøte 06.01.2005 Kl.10.15 i AUD på Naturfagbygget
Forelesning	Nærmere informasjon fås ved å kontakte randi.storhaug@matnat.uit.no Første forlesning 06.01.2005 Teaching period:05.01.2005 to15.06.2005 Mandag 12:15 to14:00 1207, Auditorium Naturfagbygget Tirsdag 10:15 to12:00 1207, Auditorium Naturfagbygget Torsdag 10:15 to12:00 1207, Auditorium Naturfagbygget Fredag 12:15 to14:00 1207, Auditorium Naturfagbygget Duration:1 Semester
Seminar	Mandag 10:15 to12:00 3102, U.rom 1 Naturfagbygget Torsdag 14:15 to16:00 3102, U.rom 1 Naturfagbygget Fredag 10:15 to12:00 3102, U.rom 1 Naturfagbygget Duration:1 Semester