Course - Natural Resources Management - GEOG3030
GEOG3030 - Natural Resources Management
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Written examination | 100/100 | 4 timer |
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 explore a number of management themes which will be illustrated using current theories together with examples of practical solutions. The course will be based on contemporary nature resource management conflict(s). The subject is interdisciplinary and the lectures are held by researchers as well as management representatives.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The course aims to provide students with insight into topics in natural resource management through relating theory to practical management. Current management challenges will be discussed through lectures and fieldwork. Skills: Students will be able to reflect on the positive and negative characteristics of the different approaches to planning and management of natural resources. General competence: After completing the course, students will be able to make informed choices between different approaches to natural resource management.
Learning methods and activities
18 hours lectures and obligatory field course. A field course report must be approved before a student can take the exam.
It is expected that compulsories and examinations must be completed in English. Exceptions must be clarified with the lecturer responsible for the course.
Compulsory assignments
- Fieldcourse and approved fieldcourse report
Required previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Resource Geology or the equivalent. Other relevant qualifications can be accepted upon approval by the Department of Geography
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2017
Language of instruction: English
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- Geography
- Natural Resources Management
- Social Sciences
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Written examination 100/100 2017-12-12 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Written examination 100/100 2018-06-09 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"