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Ecology - Tropical Ecology and Management of Natural Resources – (M.Sc.)
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)
Dept. of Ecology and Natural Resource Management
| Application Deadline: | December 1st (International apllicants); June 1st (Norwegian applicants) | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free | ||
| Location: | Ås / Norway / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)
Why study Tropical Ecology and Management of Natural Resources?
o Tropical areas include some of the most spectacular ecosystems on earth.
o You learn how to manage the vanishing tropical ecosystems.
o You will collect field data in Africa, Asia or Latin America.
The programme provides a thorough knowledge of the biology and ecology of the tropics.
It addresses many of the current challenges in tropical ecology like threats to biodiversity and destruction of important biomes. It also focuses on the links between poverty and conservation and management of natural resources.
Methods to ecosystem restoration are thoroughly covered as well as principles of conservation biology. You will also get an understanding of tools for species extractions, field methodologies and analytic techniques.
Contents
The first year consists of course work where you will obtain a thorough knowledge of the scientific basis for the degree.
The course work will require interactive participation by the students through presentations, short thematic reviews, term papers and discussion sections.
The second year is set aside for individual research projects. The programme has a strong research emphasis.
Mandatory courses:
Community Based Natural Resource Management
Conservation Biology
Ecology and Management of Natural Resources in the Tropics
Restoration Ecology
Scientific Methodology in Ecology and Management of Natural Resources
Special syllabus
Tropical Ecosystems and Biodiversity
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Requirements
The applicants must have obtained a Bachelor´s degree, or its equivalent, in natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, natural resource management, agricultural or environmental sciences) with basic knowledge in statistics/research methods.
Applicants must demonstrate English language ability in accordance with the UMB regulations for programmes taught in English.
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