Course - Petroleum Management, Political Economy and Ethics - POL2022
Petroleum Management, Political Economy and Ethics
About
About the course
Course content
The course provides an overview of the factors that affect states' failure and success in management of petroleum resources. The Norwegian model for petroleum management will be the framework of the course, and the main features of the Norwegian model will be reviewed and evaluated against alternative models applied in developing countries. Petroleum management will be assessed both from the perspective of political economy and the perspective of ethics.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the students shall:
- Gain an overview over Norwegian petroleum management
- Gain knowledge about the political, social and ethical challenges associated with natural resource management
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
- Formulate scientifically valid, relevant and manageable research questions and projects
Learning methods and activities
Lectures 2 hours per week and group teaching 2 hours per week. The language of instruction is English. If less than 6 students attend the course in the first weeks of teaching, the course will be given as an individual study course with supervision.
Further on evaluation
Form of assessment: 4-hour written exam.
Recommended previous knowledge
See required previous knowledge
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Provided at the start of the semester
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| POL3522 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Petroleum Geosciences
- Social Sciences
- Political Science
- Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2018
Skriftlig
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.