BIOS5113 – Conservation and management biology

Course content

The course provides a good introduction to theory, method and practice in conservation and management biology, with particular emphasis on Norwegian conditions. The course is particularly suitable for students who want to work in nature management or research concerned with the conservation of biological diversity and harvestable biological resources.

Learning outcome

You learn about the role of biological science, its possibilities and limitations in the conservation and management of genetic diversity, species diversity and harvestable biological resources. Central themes are sustainable management of fish- and wildlife populations, problems related to large predators, extinction risks, invasions of alien species, and the degradation, fragmentation and restoration of habitats. Scientific arguments for conservation, and different types of conservation measures are detailed. A multidisiplinary approach is emphasized, and the importance of political context. Relevant laws and regulations are detailed, and you get an overview of institutions and organizations in Norway and international society working with conservation and management. Through case-studies you get close-up experience with practical conservation- and management work. The course also aims at improving the students’ skill in oral and written presentation about these questions.

Admission to the course

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

The courses BIOS5113 and BIOS9113 have joint admission. Applicants are ranked by the following criteria:

1. PhD students and master students at the MN faculty who have the course as part of the approved curriculum.

2. Other PhD students and visiting PhD students.

3. Students with admission to single courses on master’s level and exchange students

4. Applicants are ranked by credits in each group; all applicants within 1st rank before applicants in 2nd etc. If admission is limited to a fixed number of participants, admission will be decided by drawing lots for students who are ranked equally

Bachelor in biology, or similar courses. Good basic knowledge in ecology and evolution.

Overlapping courses

Teaching

The course will be given as lectures and two seminars

  • Each student have to present a scientific paper. This will be graded approved/not approved.
  • The students are expected to have an active participation during the course.

First lecture is mandatory. If you can not attend the first lecture, please send a note to studieinfo@ibv.uio.no, before the first lecture.

The course is lectured when there are more than 3 students registered.

Examination

The the presentation of a scientific paper, and the commenting on another students work, must be approved before the student can enter the final exam. There will be one home exam where the students can choose if they want to write a theoretical essay or a case study. In addition there will be a final oral examination. The home exam and the oral examination are weighted 40/60.

Withdrawal from an examination

It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.

It will also be counted as one of the three attempts to sit the exam for this course, if you sit the exam for one of the following courses: BIO4150 – Conservation and management biology (continued), BIO9150 – Conservation and management biology (continued) and BIOS9113 – Conservation and Management Biology (discontinued).

Language of examination

You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Resit an examination

This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:

More about examinations at UiO

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.

Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 14, 2026 6:07:26 AM

Facts about this course

Level
Master
Credits
10
Teaching
Spring

The course is last held spring 2020

Examination
Spring .

Examination is last held spring 2022

Contact

Department of Biosciences