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Programme-specific Section of the Curriculum for the MSc Programme in Forest and Nature Management

at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen 2012 (Rev. 2016) Contents 1 Title, affiliation and Language ............................................................................................. 2 1.1 Title .............................................................................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Affiliation ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 1.3 Corps of external examiners ......................................................................................................................... 2 1.4 Language ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

2 Academic profile .................................................................................................................... 2 2.1 Purpose ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 2.2 General programme profile .......................................................................................................................... 2 2.3 General structure of the programme ............................................................................................................. 3 2.4 Career opportunities ..................................................................................................................................... 3

3 Description of competence profiles ...................................................................................... 3 3.1 Generic competence profile.......................................................................................................................... 3

4 Admission requirements ....................................................................................................... 4 4.1 Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources or Forest and Landscape Engineering ............. 4 4.2 Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in the area of biology or environmental sciences............................... 4 4.3 Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Geography .......................................... 5 4.4 Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics ................................................................. 5 4.5 Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology-Biotechnology ................................................................. 5 4.6 Applicants with a related Bachelor’s degree ................................................................................................ 5 4.7 Other applicants............................................................................................................................................ 6 4.8 Language requirements ................................................................................................................................ 6

5 Prioritisation of applicants ................................................................................................... 6 6 Structure of the programme................................................................................................. 6 6.1 Basic study programme ................................................................................................................................ 7

7 Exemptions ............................................................................................................................. 9 8 Commencement etc. .............................................................................................................. 9 8.1 Validity......................................................................................................................................................... 9 8.2 Transfer ........................................................................................................................................................ 9 8.3 Amendments................................................................................................................................................. 9

Appendix 1 Tables .................................................................................................................. 10 Appendix 2 Interim arrangement ......................................................................................... 12 Appendix 3 Description of objectives for the thesis ............................................................ 14

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1 Title, affiliation and Language A shared section that applies to all BSc and MSc Programmes at the Faculty of Science is linked to this programme-specific curriculum. 1.1 Title The MSc Programme in Forest and Nature Management leads to a Master of Science (MSc) in Forest and Nature Management with the Danish title: Cand.silv. (candidatus/candidata silvinomiae). 1.2 Affiliation The programme is affiliated with the Study Board for Natural Resources and Environment, and the students can both elect, and be elected, to this study board. 1.3 Corps of external examiners The following corps of external examiners is used for the central parts of the MSc Programme: • Corps of External Examiners for Agricultural Science (jordbrugsvidenskab). 1.4 Language The language of this MSc Programme is English.

2 Academic profile 2.1 Purpose The objective of the programme is to educate graduates who are capable of conducting research into, develop and control the human use of forests, nature and green areas in a professional and balanced way. The main focus area is planning and sustainable use of forest and nature areas in society – in the private as well as in the public arena, e.g.: • Forests for commercial production of timber, hunting and other green benefits as well as nature conservation and recreation. • Nature areas for nature protection and outdoor recreation as well as commercial utilisation, e.g. tourism. • Green areas in and in the vicinity of cities for recreational, teaching and tourism purposes. The typical future for a person holding an MSc in Forest and Nature Management is as a planner and as an implementing player – e.g. in a company or an organization operating within frames set by society. For an MSc in Forest and Nature Management, the predominant method is that of financial and ecological planning and optimisation. 2.2 General programme profile The programme emphasises the balance between the sustainability of ecological systems and human requirements. The programme is based on three areas: 1) Knowledge and understanding of the function, the productive opportunities and the ecological sustainability of biological systems; 2) knowledge of economics, financial management and optimisation as well as methodologies for planning and managing for multiple interests; 3) knowledge of, tools and skills for handling ‘the human dimension’ – general management, project management, negotiation and conflict management. Knowledge within these three areas will enable the graduate to develop professionally sound solutions that can be put into action in a complex world of conflicting aims and interests. The programme is characterised by strategic work taking a long-time perspective, i.e. where the future consequences of present actions are taken into account. At the same time, the Page 2 of 14

utilisation must be socially acceptable and in line with developments in society. Because of the long-time perspective, sustainability naturally becomes a general and controlling concept. Through the compulsory subject elements, the graduate gains an insight into a number of general tools to help do this and applies these in connection with case studies on forest and natural resources. These aspects and tools are equally relevant to strategic management within private companies in other lines of business. Forest and Nature Management is the key subject area of the programme. 2.3 General structure of the programme The MSc Programme is set at 120 ECTS credits. The MSc Programme in Forest and Nature Management consists of the following elements: • Basic study programme, 60 ECTS credits. • Specialisation, 60 ECTS credits, including the thesis. The student must choose one of the following specialisations: • General profile in Forest and Nature Management (thesis, 30 ECTS credits). • General profile in Forest and Nature Management (thesis, 45 ECTS credits). 2.4 Career opportunities The MSc Programme in Forest and Nature Management qualifies students for a PhD programme, and depending on the academic specialisation it may also be targeted at business functions and/or areas such as: • Forestry, nature and landscape management. • Research and education. • Forest and environmental consultancies and investment. • Wood and furniture industry and trade. • General management, project management, planning, consultancy or product development in the public or private sector.

3 Description of competence profiles Students following the MSc Programme acquire the knowledge, skills and competences listed below. Students will also acquire other qualifications through elective subject elements and other study activities. 3.1 Generic competence profile On completion of the programme, an MSc in Forest and Nature Management has acquired the following regardless of the chosen specialisation: Knowledge about: • The structure, development and variation of ecosystems and understanding of causes and effects, in a scientific perspective. • Possibilities/limitations and ecological tolerance in relation to people’s utilisation of forests and nature. • Principles of sustainable utilisation, protection and stewardship of forests and other semi-natural areas. • Economic theory and planning tools utilised in the economic management of forests and nature. • Societal and commercial consequences of legislation, regulations and principles of operation of forests and nature, in national and international contexts. Page 3 of 14



Key theories and methodologies for management, planning, negotiation and conflict management on the basis of the opinions, interests and values of people. Ability to reformulate theories, principles and research findings to independently form hypotheses and theories.

Skills in/to: • Develop, quantify and apply theoretical and practical models for the productive functions of forests and natural resources – material as well as immaterial. • Apply economic theory and utilize planning tools to analyse and model the welfare and business economic value production of forests and natural resources. • Assess the possibilities and limitations of theories and methodologies. • Develop long-term strategies, operational targets and concrete plans for sustainable utilization and protection of forests and other green resources while bearing in mind social, ecological and economic objectives and limitations. • Practice economic, dynamic and holistic management planning. • Formulate, plan and implement projects. • Incorporate negotiation and conflict resolution strategies and models in the role as manager, consultant or facilitator. • Communicate professional problems and solutions – both orally and in writing – to different target groups. Competences in/to: • Turn demands on our natural surroundings into concrete actions and projects based on a natural science foundation. • Transfer theories and principles to new situations and assume independent and professional responsibility. • Manage operations and development tasks in the framework set out by society (legislation, regulations and realities). • Design decision-making, negotiation and collaboration processes that bear in mind the power and interests of the players. Lead and manage such processes based on knowledge of the interactions in relation to negotiation and conflict. • Collaborate constructively with others in interdisciplinary and intercultural contexts. • Independently evaluate and structure own learning processes and assume responsibility for own professional development with a view to life-long learning.

4 Admission requirements With a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources with the specialisation in Nature Management from the University of Copenhagen the student is granted reserved access and guaranteed a place on the MSc Programme in Forest and Nature Management if the student applies before the application deadline during the first application period after the completion of the Bachelor’s degree. 4.1 Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources or Forest and Landscape Engineering Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources with the specialisation in Environmental Science or Environmental Economics or in Forest and Landscape Engineering from the University of Copenhagen, or other Danish or Nordic universities are directly academically qualified for admission.

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Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree within the area of biology or environmental sciences from the University of Copenhagen and other Danish universities may also be admitted if the programme both includes the following: 7.5 ECTS credits within “Economics”, for instance: • LOJB10225U Indledende økonomi. • LOJB10259U Mikroøkonomi. • NIFB14008U Investering og finansiering. and 7.5 ECTS credits within “Society” for instance: • LNAB10015U Natur og landskabspolitik. • NIFB14030U Miljø- og planlovgivning (natur og by). • NIFB14009U Miljø-og planlovgivning (natur og vand). • LNAB10020U Tema: Natur, Miljø og samfund. 4.3 Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Geography Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Geography from the University of Copenhagen and other Danish universities may also be admitted if the programme includes 7.5 ECTS credits within “Economics”, for instance: • LOJB10225U Indledende økonomi. • LOJB10259U Mikroøkonomi. • NIFB14008U Investering og finansiering. 4.4 Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Copenhagen and other Danish universities may also be admitted if the programme includes the following: 7.5 ECTS credits within “Ecology” for instance: • LBIB10171 Naturressourcer og økologi. • LBIB10127 Dyrs og planters diversitet. 4.5 Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology-Biotechnology Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology-Biotechnology from the University of Copenhagen and other Danish universities may also be admitted if the programme includes the following: 7.5 ECTS credits within “Economics”, for instance: • LOJB10225U Indledende økonomi. • LOJB10259U Mikroøkonomi. • NIFB14008U Investering og finansiering. and 7.5 ECTS credits within “Society” for instance: • LNAB10015U Natur og landskabspolitik. • NIFB14030U Miljø- og planlovgivning (natur og by). • NIFB14009U Miljø-og planlovgivning (natur og vand). • LNAB10020U Tema: Natur, Miljø og samfund. 4.6 Applicants with a related Bachelor’s degree Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Copenhagen or other Danish or international universities may be admitted if the programme includes at least 7.5 ECTS credits within each of the areas of “Economics”, “Society” and “Ecology”: Page 5 of 14

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“Economics”: The applicant must possess knowledge of the financial way of thinking and financial theories – at both micro- and/or macro level (business economics or economics). “Society”: The applicant must have social scientific and/or humanistic competences and knowledge of society and people, e.g. within sociology, political science, law, cultural geography, anthropology, organisation, management or psychology. “Ecology”: The applicant must have scientific competences within and knowledge of the structure and function of forests and other ecosystems. Relevant academic areas include e.g. botany, zoology, soil science, system ecology, plant physiology, cytology and bio-geo-chemistry.

4.7 Other applicants The Faculty may also admit applicants who, after an individual academic assessment, are deemed to possess educational qualifications equivalent to those required in Subclauses 4.1-6. 4.8 Language requirements 4.8.1 Applicants from Nordic universities Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree from Nordic universities must as a minimum document English language qualifications comparable to a Danish upper secondary school English B level. 4.8.2 Non-Nordic applicants Applicants with a non-Nordic Bachelor’s degree must be able to document English proficiency corresponding to an IELTS test score of minimum 6.5 or a TOEFL test score of minimum 83 (Internet-based).

5 Prioritisation of applicants If the number of qualified applicants to the programme exceeds the number of seats available, applicants will be prioritised as follows: 1) Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource with the specialization in Nature Management from the University of Copenhagen seeking admission by way of direct extension of their completed BSc programme. 2) Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources with the specialisation in Environmental Science or Environmental Economics. 3) Forest and Landscape Engineering from the University of Copenhagen seeking admission by way of direct extension of their completed BSc programme. 4) Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in the fields of Biology, Environmental Sciences, Landscape Architecture or Geography. 5) Other applicants. Applicants are then prioritised according to academic qualifications.

6 Structure of the programme The compulsory subject elements, restricted elective subject elements and the thesis constitute the central parts of the programme (Section 21 of the Ministerial Order on Bachelor and Master’s Programmes (Candidatus) at Universities). Before the end of the basic study program the student must choose a specialisation. If a specialisation is not chosen, the student will automatically be registered with the following: • General profile in Forest and Nature Management (thesis, 30 ECTS credits). Page 6 of 14

6.1 Basic study programme The basic study programme is set at 60 ECTS credits and consists of the following: • Compulsory subject elements, 52.5 ECTS credits. • Restricted elective subject elements, 7.5 ECTS credits. 6.1.1 Compulsory subject elements All of the following subject elements are to be covered (52.5 ECTS credits): Block 1 LNAK10064U Thematic Course: Ecology and Management of Forests and other Semi-natural Terrestrial Ecosystems Block 2 LOJK10282U Applied Economics of Forest and Nature Block 2 LFKK10265U Conflict Management Natural Resource Sampling and Modelling Block 3 LTEK10157U Block 4 LNAK10098U Forest and Nature Management Planning

7.5 ECTS credits 7.5 ECTS credits 7.5 ECTS credits 15 ECTS credits

6.1.2 Restricted elective subject elements 7.5 ECTS credits are to be covered as subject elements from the following list Block 3 • LFKK10278U Project Management Block 3 • NIFK14032U Business Development and Innovation

7.5 ECTS credits 7.5 ECTS credits

• • • • •

15 ECTS credits

6.2 Specialisation: General profile in Forest and Nature Management (thesis 30 or 45 ECTS credits) The specialisation is set at 60 ECTS credits and consists of the following: • Restricted elective subject elements o 22.5 ECTS credits (thesis, 30 ECTS credits) o 7.5 ECTS credits (thesis, 45 ECTS credits) • Elective subject elements, 15 ECTS credits. • Thesis, 30 or 45 ECTS credits. 6.2.1 Restricted elective subject elements 15 ECTS credits are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 30 ECTS credits) 0 ECTS credits are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 45 ECTS credits) Block 1 7.5 ECTS credits • NIGK14007U Tree Biology and Arboriculture Block 1 7.5 ECTS credits • NIFK16002U Ethics, Environment and Society Tropical Forests, People and Policies Block 1 7.5 ECTS credits • NIFK14013U Block 1 7.5 ECTS credits • LNAK10037U Applied Ethnobotany Block 1 7.5 ECTS credits • LNAK10099U Biodiversity in Urban Nature Block 1 7.5 ECTS credits • NIFK14031U Behavioural and Experimental Economics Block 1 7.5 ECTS credits • LOJK10272U Applied Econometrics Block 1 7.5 ECTS credits • LFKK10270U Research Planning Block 2 7.5 ECTS credits • LNAK10052U Silviculture of Temperate Forests Block 2 7.5 ECTS credits • LPLK10360U From Plants to Bioenergy Block 2 7.5 ECTS credits • NIFK16005U Advanced Development Economics Block 2 7.5 ECTS credits • NIFK16006U Participatory Natural Resource Governance Block 2 7.5 ECTS credits • NPLK14011U Tropical Botany B Block 2 7.5 ECTS credits • NIFK14019U Empirical Methods in Social Science Block 2 7.5 ECTS credits • NBIK12003U Conservation Biology Block 1+2 15 ECTS credits • LNAK10069U Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation Motivation and Proenvironmental BehaviourManaging Block 3 7.5 ECTS credits • NIFK14029U Page 7 of 14

Change • LNAK10072U Global Environmental Governance • LOJK10291U Introduction to Consultancy • NIFK14037U Climate Change and Forestry: Monitoring and Policies • NIFK16008U Innovation and Proactive Law • NBIA08029U Feltkursus i naturforvaltning • NIGK13007U Ecosystem Services from Forests and Nature • NFKK14006U Project in Practice • NFKK14001U Project outside the Course Scope

Block 3 Block 4 Block 4 Block 5 Block 5 Block 5 Block 1-5 Block 1-5

7.5 ECTS credits 7.5 ECTS credits 7.5 ECTS credits 7.5 ECTS credits 7.5 ECTS credits 7.5 ECTS credits 15 ECTS credits 7.5 ECTS credits

6.2.2 Elective subject elements 15 ECTS credits are to be covered as elective subjects. BSc subject elements corresponding to 15 ECTS credits may be included in the MSc Programme. Projects outside the course scope may be included in the elective section of the programme by up to 7.5 ECTS credits. Note that Projects outside the course scope may not exceed 15 ECTS credits in total on the restricted elective and elective section of the programme. The regulations are described in Appendix 5 to the shared section of the curriculum. Projects in practice may be included in the elective section of the programme by up to 15 ECTS credits. Note that Projects in practice may not exceed 15 ECTS credits in total on the restricted elective and elective section of the programme. The regulations are described in Appendix 4 to the shared section of the curriculum. 6.2.3 Thesis The MSc Programme in Forest and Nature Management includes a thesis corresponding to 30 ECTS credits as described in Appendix 2 to the shared curriculum. The thesis must be written within the academic scope of the programme. The MSc Programme in Forest and Nature Management includes a thesis corresponding to 45 ECTS credits as described in Appendix 2 to the shared curriculum. The thesis must be written within the academic scope of the programme. 6.2.4 Academic mobility Academic mobility requires that the student follows the rules and regulations regarding preapproval and credit transfer. The academic mobility in the MSc Programme in Forest and Nature Management (thesis, 30 ECTS credits) is placed in block 1+2 of the 2nd year (thesis, full time) or block 1+2 or 3+4 of the 2nd year. (thesis, part time). This means that the curriculum makes it possible to follow subject elements outside the Faculty of Science. The academic mobility in the MSc Programme in Forest and Nature Management (thesis, 45 ECTS credits) is placed in block 1+2 of the 2nd year (thesis, full time) or block 1+2 of the 2nd year (thesis, part time). This means that the curriculum makes it possible to follow subject elements outside the Faculty of Science. In addition the student has the possibility to arrange similar academic mobility in other parts of the programme.

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7 Exemptions In exceptional circumstances, the study board may grant exemptions from the rules in the curriculum specified solely by the Faculty of Science.

8 Commencement etc. 8.1 Validity This subject specific section of the curriculum applies to all students enrolled in the programme – see however Appendix 2. 8.2 Transfer Students enrolled on previous curricula may be transferred to the new one as per the applicable transfer regulations or according to an individual credit transfer by the study board. 8.3 Amendments The curriculum may be amended once a year so that any changes come into effect at the beginning of the academic year. Amendments must be proposed by the study board and approved by the Dean. Notification about amendments that tighten the admission requirements for the programme will be published online at www.science.ku.dk one year before they come into effect. If amendments are made to this curriculum, an interim arrangement may be added if necessary to allow students to complete their MSc Programme according to the amended curriculum.

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Appendix 1 Tables Tables for students admitted to the programme in September (summer): Table - General profile in Forest and Nature Management (thesis 30 ECTS credits, full time) Block 1 1st year

2nd year

Block 2

Block 3

Block 4

Thematic Course: Ecology and Management of Forests and other Semi-natural Terrestrial Ecosystems

Conflict management

Natural Resource Sampling and Modelling

Applied Economics of Forest and Nature

Restricted elective

Restricted elective

Restricted elective

Elective

Elective

Forest and Nature Management Planning

Thesis Compulsory

Restricted elective

Elective

Table - General profile in Forest and Nature Management (thesis 30 ECTS credits, part time) Block 1 1st year

2nd year

Block 2

Block 3

Block 4

Thematic Course: Ecology and Management of Forests and other Semi-natural Terrestrial Ecosystems

Conflict Management

Natural Resource Sampling and Modelling

Applied Economics of Forest and Nature

Restricted elective

Elective

Elective

Restricted elective

Forest and Nature Management Planning Restricted elective

Thesis Compulsory

Restricted elective

Elective

Table - General profile in Forest and Nature Management (thesis 45 ECTS credits, part time)

1st year

2nd year

Block 1

Block 2

Block 3

Block 4

Thematic Course: Ecology and Management of Forests and other Semi-natural Terrestrial Ecosystems

Conflict Management

Natural Resource Sampling and Modelling

Applied Economics of Forest and Nature

Restricted elective

Elective

Elective

Forest and Nature Management Planning

Thesis

Compulsory

Restricted elective

Elective

Table - General profile in Forest and Nature Management (thesis 45 ECTS credits, full time) Block 1 1st year

2nd year

Thematic Course: Ecology and Management of Forests and other Semi-natural Terrestrial Ecosystems

Block 2

Block 3

Conflict Management

Natural Resource Sampling and Modelling

Applied Economics of Forest and Nature

Restricted elective

Elective Thesis Elective Compulsory

Restricted elective

Elective

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Block 4 Forest and Nature Management Planning

Tables for students admitted to the programme in February (winter): Table - General profile in Forest and Nature Management (thesis 30 ECTS credits, full time)*

1st year

2nd year

Block 3

Block 4

Block 1

Block 2

Restricted elective

Restricted elective

Conflict Management

Elective

Elective

Thematic Course: Ecology and Management of Forests and other Semi-natural Terrestrial Ecosystems

Natural Resource Sampling and Modeling Restricted elective Compulsory

Forest and Nature Management Planning Restricted elective

Applied Economics of Forest and Nature

Thesis

Elective

*This table is only relevant for students who begin the MSc Programme in February (block 3)

Table - General profile in Forest and Nature Management (thesis 30 ECTS credits, part time)* Block 3 1st year

2nd year

Block 4

Block 1

Restricted elective

Forest and Nature Management Planning

Thematic Course: Ecology and Management of Forests and other Semi-natural Terrestrial Ecosystems

Applied Economics of Forest and Nature

Restricted elective

Restricted elective

Elective

Elective

Natural Resource Sampling and Modeling

Block 2 Conflict Management

Thesis Compulsory

Restricted elective

Elective

*This table is only relevant for students who begin the MSc Programme in February (block 3)

Table - General profile in Forest and Nature Management (thesis 45 ECTS credits – part time)* Block 3 1st year

2nd year

Block 4

Block 1

Block 2

Thematic Course: Ecology and Management of Forests and other Semi-natural Terrestrial Ecosystems

Conflict Management

Restricted elective

Forest and Nature Management Planning

Elective

Elective

Natural Resource Sampling and Modeling

Applied Economics of Forest and Nature

Thesis

Compulsory

Restricted elective

Elective

*This table is only relevant for students who begin the MSc Programme in February (block 3)

Table - General profile in Forest and Nature Management (thesis 45 ECTS credits – full time)* Block 3 1st year

2nd year

Natural Resource Sampling and Modeling Restricted elective

Block 4

Block 1

Forest and Nature Management Planning

Thematic Course: Ecology and Management of Forests and other Semi-natural Terrestrial Ecosystems

Block 2 Conflict Management Applied Economics of Forest and Nature

Elective Thesis Elective Compulsory

Restricted elective

Elective

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Appendix 2 Interim arrangement The Shared Section of the BSc and MSc Curricula for Study Programmes applies to all students. The interim arrangements below only consist of parts where the current curriculum differs from the rules and regulations that were previously valid. Therefore, if information about relevant rules and regulations are missing, it can be found in the curriculum above. 1 General changes for students admitted in the academic year 2015/16 or earlier Students admitted to the MSc Programme in the academic year 2015/16 or earlier must finish the programme with the original curriculum structure under which they were admitted. Restricted elective subject elements 0-15 ECTS credits are to be covered as subject elements from the following list: • Restricted elective subject elements offered as part of the curriculum in “Specialisation: General profile in Forest and Nature Mangaement” (see above) Participatory Forest Management Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS credits • LNAK10017 Block 2 7.5 ECTS credits • LOJK10229U Natural Resource Economics Block 3 7.5 ECTS credits • LNAK10066U Planlægningen i det åbne land * See course specific changes below. 2 General changes for students admitted in the academic year 2014/15 or earlier Students admitted to the MSc Programme in the academic year 2014/15 or earlier must finish the programme with the original curriculum structure under which they were admitted. Structure of the programme For students admitted to the MSc Programme in the academic year 2014/15 or earlier the programme consists of the following: • Compulsory subject elements, 52.5 ECTS credits. • Restricted elective subject elements, 7.5 ECTS credits. • Elective subject elements, 15 or 30 ECTS credits. • Thesis, 30 or 45 ECTS credits. Table – Forest and Nature Management (30 ECTS credits) – admitted 2014/15 or earlier

1st year

2nd year

Block 1

Block 2

Block 3

Thematic Course: Ecology and Management of Forests and other Semi-natural Terrestrial Ecosystems

Conflict Management

Restricted elective

Applied Economics of Forest and Nature

Elective

Natural Resource Sampling and Modelling Elective Compulsory

Elective

Forest and Nature Management Planning

Restricted elective

Block 4

Thesis Elective

Table – Forest and Nature Management (45 ECTS credits) – admitted 2014/15 or earlier Block 1

Block 2

Block 3

Block 4

1st year

Thematic Course: Ecology and Management of Forests and other Semi-natural Terrestrial Ecosystems

Conflict Management

Restricted elective

Elective

Applied Economics of Forest and Nature

Elective

Thesis

2nd year

Natural Resource Sampling and Modelling

Forest and Nature Management Planning Page 12 of 14

Thesis

Thesis Compulsory

Restricted elective

Elective

6.1.2 Restricted elective subject elements 1) 7.5 ECTS credits are to be covered as subject elements from the following list Project Management Block 3 7.5 ECTS credits • LFKK10278U Business Development and Innovation Block 3 7.5 ECTS credits • NIFK14032U Thesis The thesis may either be carried out as a full-time project at the end of the study programme or concurrently with other subject elements. However, the thesis must conclude the programme. 3 Course specific changes Discontinued course Participatory Forest Management (LNAK10017U), 7.5 ECTS credits

Interim arrangement The course was a restrictive elective course in the academic year 2015/16 or earlier. The course was offered for the last time in the academic year 2015/16 and a third exam is offered in the academic year 2016/17. The course is identical to Participatory Natural Resource Governance (NIFK16006U), 7.5 ECTS credits

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Appendix 3 Description of objectives for the thesis After completing the thesis, the student should have: Knowledge about: • Identification and formulation of scientific problems within the study programme’s subject areas. • Identification of suitable combination of methodology and theory based on international research for use in his/her work with the problem formulation. Skills in/to: • Apply and critically evaluate theories/methodologies, including their applicability and limitations, on the basis of an organised value system and with a high degree of independence. • Assess the extent to which the production and interpretation of findings/material depend on the theory/methodology chosen and the delimitation chosen. • Discuss academic issues arising from the thesis. • Draw conclusions in a clear and academic manner in relation to the problem formulation and, more generally, considering the topic and the subject area. • Discuss and communicate the academic and social significance, if any, of the thesis based on ethical principles. If the thesis includes experimental content/own data production, the student will also be able to: • Substantiate the idea of conducting experimental work/producing own data in order to shed light on the topic as formulated in the problem formulation. • Process data through a choice of academic analysis methods and present findings objectively and in a concise manner. • Assess the credibility of own findings based on relevant data processing. Competences in/to: • Initiation and performing academic work in a research context. • Solving complex problems and carry out development assignments in a work context.

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