Diplomirani ekolog naravovarstvenik (un)/diplomirana ekologinja naravovarstvenica (un)

The qualification holder will be able to:

(general competences)

• analyse, synthesise and anticipate solutions and consequences of various levels of the natural sciences from molecular biology to landscape ecology,
• demonstrate mastery of research methods, procedures and processes in ecology and nature conservation and develop a range of self-critical assessments in this field,
• demonstrate knowledge of all components of "traditional biology" (flora, fauna, gea), above all from the point of view of biodiversity,
• apply knowledge of the basics of natural science disciplines, above all the foundations of biology and ecology with nature conservation at various levels,
• demonstrate autonomy in professional work in the fields of ecology and nature conservation,
• demonstrate proficiency in communication skills and expertise in general, and take part in teamwork in both the national and international business and scientific environments,
• demonstrate awareness of the limits placed by professional ethics in this field of the natural sciences,

(subject-specific competences)

• demonstrate knowledge of all basic theoretical and applied aspects of ecology and conservation biology as scientific disciplines,
• demonstrate knowledge of the natural, social and legal basis of nature conservation around the world, in Europe and in Slovenia,
• demonstrate knowledge of the biological, legal, spatial planning-and information-related background to the planning, management and protection of the natural environment,
• demonstrate mastery of the basics of all three aspects of ecology and nature conservation: the specialist aspect (biodiversity at the level of genes, populations, species, ecosystems and landscape), the social aspect (knowledge of legal regulations in Slovenia and the EU) and the practical/technical aspect (geographical information systems),
• address biological and ecological problems at the "macro" level, in both basic contexts (research, education, some sectors of biotechnology) and applied contexts (project work in nature conservation, administration, business sector),
• demonstrate understanding of and implement nature conservation laws and regulations, EU directives and international conventions regarding nature,
• participate in the preparation and implementation of international agreements in the field of nature conservation and biodiversity,
• demonstrate understanding of the inclusion of nature conservation elements in sectoral policies.