Teaching starts Autumn

Language of instruction Norwegian

Learning outcomes After having completed the course, the student will be able to make use of water, waterways, forrests and mountains as arenas for learning, development and experience for various groups of users. This means that the student will: be able to recreate and camp in the areas of water, waterways, forrests and mountains be able to make appropriate choices of equipment and outfit with regard to environment and activity be able to use various fishing equipment have an insight into hunting and gathering, preservation and preparation of food with regard to Norwegian outdoor tradition know about security requirements, be able to do CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), give first-aid and life saving in water have aquired knowledge of a selection species which characterise the areas and be able to make use of the areas as arenas for recreation, stimulation and learning be able to evaluate the environment in a cultural historical perspective and be able to understand how the areas can be used as resources for tourism / business development know the law, regulations and examples of environmental admnistration plans

Course contents Recreation and camping in the areas of water, waterways, forests and mountains Various equipment Fishing Safety, first-aid, life saving The area's unique character Nature as an arena for recreation, stimulation and learning Nature in a cultural-historical perspective Nature as a resource for tourism / business development Environmental management Hunting and gathering, preservation and food preparation Law, regulations and plans with regard to environmental administration

Teaching methods Several field courses offered over a certain period of time in decentralised locations. Life saving course which leads to a life saving certificate (please see course brochure). In addition excursions to places near by and to a business related to tourism. Lectures at University of Agder For more information please refer to current plans for the course and the semester schedule. Compulsory teaching: All field courses, excursions and preparation/supplementary work related to these are compulsory.

Examination requirement Approved the compulsory parts of the course, which means the student must have completed these with approved participation and practice. Requirements for receiving a life saving certificate: be able to jump fully clothed (trousers/shirt) into water from a height of 3 metres be able to swim 50 meters (dive/jump and swim) be able to dive to a depth of 2.5 metres to collect an object be able to pull (swim) a person for 50 metres and then take him/her ashore be able to bring a person to the side of a swimming-pool in order to prepare for resuscitation approved CPR test (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Assessment methods and criteria An individual practical oral exam and an individual assignment at the end of term. Each counts 50%. The assignment will be based on the log from the field trips. Information about other requirements for design, contents, volume etc. will be given at the introduction to the course. One graded mark is given.

Type of course Theoretical, practical

Level of course First cycle

Name of lecturer/contact person Coordinator: Jørgen E. Berntsen (jorgen.e.berntsen@uia.no)

Mode of delivery Face-to-face