Course content

The subject focuses on the challenges facing the management of natural resources, including matters such as dealing with different types of conflict, which require a combination of broad professional and practical insight. The course therefore addresses how different practical and professional perspectives can be combined to give increased insight in selected management challenges. The course will take as its starting point a number of management themes which will be illustrated using current theories together with examples of practical solutions. The course will be based on one contemporary Norwegian nature resource management conflict. The subject is interdisciplinary and the lectures are held by researchers as well as management representatives.

Learning outcome

The course aims to give students insight into questions of nature management through relating theory to practical management. Current management questions will be highlighted through lectures and fieldwork.

Learning methods and activities

18 hours lectures and an obligatory 3-day field course. The field course report must be approved before a student can take the exam.Please note that the course may be cancelled due to the teaching capacity at the Department of Geography if less than 5 students register for the course. Check www.ntnu.no/geografi/studentinformasjon for updated information.

Compulsory assignments

• Fieldcourse and approved fieldcourse report

Required previous knowledge

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Biology, Chemistry or Resource Geology or the equivalent. Other relevant qualifications can be accepted by the Department of Geography