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NAB-2005: Introduction to arctic agriculture and reindeer husbandry Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian. English by request. | Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
The aim is to give students a broad introduction to agriculture and
reindeer husbandry in the arctic. | Contents
In this course we seek to give an overview of the soil-plant-animal
relationship of food production in the north. Topics include plant
production with emphasis on forage and grass production from
cultivated and natural pastures. Furthermore, students will learn
about the physiology of the grazing animals with a focus on animal
nutrition. Ecological constraints of the use of natural pastures by
grazing animals will also be covered. The course aims to give an
understanding of the natural preconditions for food production in the
north, and which management schemes the farmers and reindeer
herders have undertaken to meet these conditions. | Form of teaching
Lectures, seminars/training. Semester assignment based on mini
field work or literature studies. | Coursework requirements
Prosjektoppgave basert på minifeltarbeid.
| Exam and assessment
Portfolio assessment based on a semester assignment and a written
exam. The marking scale ranges from A (best) to F (fail). | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request. |
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