Common part of the MSc Forest and Nature Conservation programme 2011-2012
The courses in the common part of the MSc Forest and Nature Conservation programme 2011-2012 are listed below. The course work in this part consists of several compulsory core subjects (CS) and restricted optional subjects (RO). In consultation with your study adviser you determine which RO courses are needed. All students are obliged to do Modular Skills Training and Academic Consultancy Training. During these courses you develop professional skills which enable you to participate in the labour marked right from the beginning.
The course Trends in Forest and Nature Conservation (REG-31306) provides you with the latest developments in the field of Forest and Nature Conservation. In this courrse you also get familiar with the four Chair Groups connected to this MSc programme, this will help you to orientate on your thesis subject. REG-31306 is compulsory for all students except for BSc graduates of Forest- and Nature Conservation.
It depends on your pre-education if you have to follow other RO0 courses, this will be determined in consultation with your study adviser.
| Course code |
Course name |
Credits |
CS/RO |
Year |
Period |
| YMC-60303 |
Modular Skills Training (MOS) |
3 |
CS |
M1/2 |
1-3, 5-6 |
| REG-31306 |
Trends in Forest and Nature Conservation |
6 |
RO0 |
M1 |
1 |
|
YRM-20306 |
Research Methods in Environmental Science |
6 |
RO0 |
M1 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MAT-14903 |
Mathematics 2 |
3 |
RO0 |
M1 |
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| MAT-15403 |
Statistics 2 |
3 |
RO0 |
M1 |
2 |
| YMC-61303 |
Scientific Skills Training |
3 |
RO1 |
M1 |
1, 2 |
| YMC-60809 |
Academic Consultancy Training (ACT) |
9 |
RO1 |
M1/2 |
1-6 |
| FEM-70424 |
Internship Forest Ecology and Forest Management |
24 |
RO2 |
M2 |
1-6 |
| FNP-70424 |
Internship Forest and Nature Conservation Policy |
24 |
RO2 |
M2 |
1-6 |
| NCP-70424 |
Internship Nature Conservation and Plant Ecology |
24 |
RO2 |
M2 |
1-6 |
| REG-70424 |
Internship Resource Ecology |
24 |
RO2 |
M2 |
1-6 |
| MAT-14903 |
Mathematics 2 |
3 |
VK |
M1 |
|
| MAT-15403 |
Statistics 2 |
3 |
VK |
M1 |
|
- Choose 0 - 4 courses from RO0 in consultation with your study adviser
- Choose 1 course from RO1 in consultation and agreement with the study adviser, depending on prior training or relevant working experience
- Choose an internship from RO2 or choose a 2nd thesis. Replacement of internship by a 2nd thesis is subject to approval by the study adviser
Note 1: It is not allowed to choose subjects that already were part of one's BSc programme at WU
Note 2: There is a special track MSc European Forestry, ask your study adviser for information