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GEOG1002

Populations, Resources and Environment

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

Current environmental problems such as spatial conflicts, deforestation and water shortages are discussed. Further, the course gives a brief introduction to basic demographic concepts and models, as well as traits in the development of global populations. Emphasis is placed on presenting different ways of looking at the relationship between economic growth, population growth, poverty, and environmental deterioration.

Learning outcome

The course aims to give an overview of some central concepts and themes linked to the management of natural resources.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching method and activities: 18 hours lectures, 6 hours seminar.
Compulsory activity: Approved term paper.
Form of assessment: 4 hour written exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved term paper.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
GEOG1007 7.5 sp
SFEL1000 7.5 sp
SFEL2000 7.5 sp
SVGEO100 2.5 sp
SVGEO100 2.5 sp
SVGEO102 5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Africa Studies
  • Geography
  • Social Sciences

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Geography and Social Anthropology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-08 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-01-27 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-06-10 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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