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NAB-2010: Ecosystems, resource use and management in circumpolar areas Work Load
20 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year. | Language of instruction
English. | Examination semester
Spring
| Objectives
To teach students concepts and methods for analysing social
transformations and ecosystem change. | Contents
The course deals with the concepts and tools which form the
scientific basis for the ecosystem approach and the UN¿s Millennium
Ecosystem Assessment program. The ecosystem concept and
characteristics of circumpolar ecosystems will be examined, with a
particular emphasis on ecosystem changes and social
transformations driving these changes. The relationship between
ecosystems, resource use and cultural adaptations will be assessed,
including concepts that have significance for the management of
natural resources in circumpolar ecosystems. The course will
introduce students to methods of assessing ecosystem changes, as
well as central tools to analyze social transformation and conflicts. | Form of teaching
Lectures (80 hr). PC laboratory work (30). Seminars/training (34 hr).
Semester assignment: Students will work with selected case studies
to analyse ecosystem changes, social transformations and conflicts.
In the PC lab students will solve tasks by using digital maps and
other sources of information about the circumpolar north. A report
from each PC lab will submitted for approval. Students will take
active part in seminars through discussions and by presenting their
semester assignments. | Coursework requirements
Semesteroppgave og rapporter fra PC-lab.
| 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. | Course overlap
NAB-1001 -1 20 sp
NAB-2001 -1 20 sp |
Teaching spring 2007
Submission of project thesis 30.3. (within 15.00). Oral exam 17.4. (Innlevering av oppgave 30. mars innen kl. 15.00. Muntlig eksamen 17. april.)
Første oppmøte: Ti 9. januar kl 1015-1200, rom 3102, Naturfagbygget.
Responsible teacher:Førsteam. Vera Helene Hausner |
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