Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Recommended previous knowledge

Parts of the teaching may be in water/at sea which requires the ability to swim.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student will:
  • be able to make use of water, waterways, forrests and mountains as arenas for learning, development and experience
  • be able to walk, camp and do outdoor activities in the areas of water, waterways, forrests and mountains
  • 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
  • know the law, regulations and examples of environmental admnistration plans
  • know about security requirements, be able to give first-aid and life saving in water

Contents

  • Recreation and camping in the areas of water, waterways, forests and mountains (autumn).
    This includes various outdoor activities such as kayaking and wave surfing.
  • Various equipment
  • Safety, first-aid, life saving
  • 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
  • Fishing, hunting and gathering, preservation and food preparation
  • Law, regulations and plans with regard to environmental administration

 

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching is given mainly as lectures, practical work, excursions and field courses. Excursions and field courses will take place near campus as well as in decentralised locations, and will have various lenght of time.

All field courses, practical work, excursions and preparation/supplementary work related to these are compulsory.

The student's work load is estimated to 540 hours.

Examination requirements

  • Approved attendance requirements in practical activities
  • Approved individual assignment

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.
Requirements for active participation, knowledge and skills in the activities are described in the semester schedule (see Canvas).

Examinations

A graded individual practical-oral examination: 30 minutes preparation and 30 minutes presentation/examination.

See Canvas for details.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
FRI102 – Outdoor activities teaching I - Rivers, lakes and waterways. 10
FRI103 – Outdoor activities teaching II - Forests, mountains and lowlands. 10
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