Fish and Wildlife Management

About this programme

The course focus is knowledge of fish and wildlife management with a focus on harvested fish, mammals and birds. After finishing the course you will be able to plan the sustainable management of selected fish and wildlife species based on a consideration of their population biology, habitat requirements, predation, harvest, the goals of society, and other aspects, communicate recommendations for the management of fish or wildlife populations at a level appropriate for professional managers, scientists and the public. You will receive training in efficiently finding the information needed for management of fish and wildlife populations. Field excursions illuminate selected problems in current management or habitat restauration. The course includes realistic exercises designed to help students acquire and develop proficiency in communication skills needed to be successful managers of fish and wildlife populations in the real world. \ Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits including 60 credits in one of the following subjects: - Biology including 15 credits Ecology or - Forestry Science including 15 credits Ecology or - Natural Resource Management including 15 credits Ecology or - Environmental Science including 15 credits Ecolog 15 credits Ecology 30 credits Biology at advanced level English 6 Finalized by: Ordföranden för programnämnden för utbildning inom skog (PN-S), 2023-12-22 Valid from : Autumn semester 2024 (2024-09-02) The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the l