NAB-2008 Scenario analysis in the northern areas

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Work Load 10  credits (ECTS)

Type of course Theoretical.

Level of course/Year of study Normally third year.

Language of instruction English.

Examination semester Spring

Objectives The aim is to give student experience in scenario analysis for assessing ecosystem change.

Contents The course builds on NAB-2001 which introduces students to concepts and tools for analysing changes in northern ecosystems. The aim of this course is to give students experience in scenario analysis, which implies the use of existing data and knowledge for predicting future changes. Students will select areas and tasks for the scenario analysis and supervision will be given through seminars.

Form of teaching Seminars/training in scenario analysis (20 hr). Semester assignment: The student selects an area to conduct scenario analysis. It is possible for students to work in teams. The work will be discussed in weekly seminars.

Exam and assessment Students will be evaluated by the scenario analysis and an oral exam. The marking scale ranges from A (best) to F (fail).

Recommended reading/syllabus Available on request.