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Emnebeskrivelse
NAB-2006: Fish and wildlife resources in northern areas Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year. | Language of instruction
English. | Contents
This course will introduce students to the study and management of
northern wildlife populations and their habitats. Emphasis will be put
on freshwater fish, including the marine phase of anadromous fish,
as well as on population models for managing moose and small
game species. Students will be introduced to principles used to
protect or manipulate wildlife populations for specific purposes.
Principles for game and non-game species will be
considered. Management of wildlife resources requires
understanding of their ecology and habitats, and relevant topics will
be covered throughout the course. Examples and cases from
northern areas, and especially Scandinavia, will be used in lectures
and seminars. | Form of teaching
The course will be given as a combination of lectures (36 hrs) and
seminars (30 hrs). This will include seminars and presentation by
the students of selected subjects. There will also be a specific
excursion for the course (2 days). | Coursework requirements
Godkjent framlegg på seminarer og deltakelse på ekskursjoner.
| Exam and assessment
Oral exam. The marking scale ranges from A (best) to F (fail). | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request. | Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?year=2006&department=ALLE&module=NAB-2006-1 |
Teaching autumn 2006
Kursansvarlig: Førsteaman. Audun Rikardsen, NFH (http://www.nfh.uit.no/ansattevis.aspx?id=397)
Første oppmøte 25. september (tid/sted kommmer) |
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