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NAB-2001: Human use and management of arctic ecosystems Work Load
20 credits (ECTS) | Contents
The course will give the student insight into central concepts and themes connected to human beings use and management of ecosystems in circumpolar regions. A short introduction will be given in the basic characteristics of the circumpolar regions, including:
i) Geophysical processes, ecosystems and their flora and fauna.
ii) Resources, indigenous peoples and the history of settlement.
iii) Human being use of and affect on the northern areas.
The student will gain an understanding of the households significance for economic development in northern regions. Furthermore the course deals with microeconomic models, economic instruments plus strategies for producers including entrepreneurship. The course is further intended to give the student an understanding of ecological and sociological concepts that have significance for the management of natural resources in the northern ecosystems.
| Form of teaching
Lectures (80 hr). Seminars/training (60 hr). Work project: The student must choose an ecosystem in a geographically limited area outside Norway and identify the most important factors in relation to the exploitation of resources and the management of the area. | Examination semester
Autumn | Date(s) of written examination
07.10.2005
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year. | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Course overlap
NAB-1001 -1 20 sp | Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=NAB-2001-1 |
Teaching autumn 2005
Første oppmøte: Ma 15.08, kl. 12.15 Aud. Nat. fag. bygget | | Forelesning | Teaching period:18.04.2005 to20.09.2005
Teach.Period:15.08.2005 to19.09.2005
Mandag 12:15 to14:00
1207, Auditorium Naturfagbygget
Teach.Period:16.08.2005 to20.09.2005
Tirsdag 12:15 to14:00
3103, U.rom 2 Naturfagbygget
Teach.Period:18.08.2005 to22.09.2005
Torsdag 10:15 to12:00
1207, Auditorium Naturfagbygget
Teach.Period:19.08.2005 to23.09.2005
Fredag 12:15 to14:00
1207, Auditorium Naturfagbygget
Ansv. leder Førsteam. Vera Helene Hausner
Duration:2 semester | | Seminarer | Teaching period:18.04.2005 to20.09.2005
Teach.Period:15.08.2005 to19.09.2005
Mandag 10:15 to12:00
3102, U.rom 1 Naturfagbygget
Teach.Period:18.08.2005 to22.09.2005
Torsdag 14:15 to16:00
3102, U.rom 1 Naturfagbygget
Teach.Period:19.08.2005 to23.09.2005
Fredag 10:15 to12:00
3102, U.rom 1 Naturfagbygget
Duration:2 semester |
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