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NAB-2001: Human use and management of arctic ecosystems Work Load
20 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | 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.
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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. | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
NAB-1001 -1 20 sp
NAB-2010 -1 20 sp |
Teaching spring 2006
Innlevering av oppgave 23. mars. Skriftlig deleksamen 30. mars. Muntlig eksamen 6. april.
Første gang: Ti 10. januar kl 1015-1200, rom 3102, Naturfagbygget.
Responsible teacher:Førsteam. Vera Helene Hausner | | Forelesning | Foreleser Førsteam. Vera Helene Hausner
Duration:1 semester | | Seminarer | Teaching period:10.01.2006 to24.03.2006
Duration:1 semester |
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