Online preparation course: Working with local natural resource management in low-income countries
In this course students learn an approach to work systematically with complex situations in sustainable natural resource management. The course is based on case studies of resource-use systems in developing countries. The students also learn about and practice methods for describing and analysing a case and its goals, and will train in analysing and suggesting improvements.
Using these cases, students have the opportunity to explore the complexity of sustainable natural resource management using concepts such as systems, multi-functionality and ecosystem services.
Information from the course leader
2021-01-11
Hi:
We will have an introductory session on Monday 18 January at 10 am. You will find the Zoom link in the course page in Canvas. If you have questions, please contact Margarita.Cuadra@slu.se
2020-11-17
Welcome to the online course 2021!
Please find below the list of course literature. All literature will be available in Canvas by course start
Course literature
All literature will be available in Canvas by course start
Key readings:
- Armson, R. 201 Growing Wings on the Way: Systems Thinking for Messy Situations. Triarchy Press Limited, 2011. Chapters 3, 4 and pages 149-153.
- Holland, J. 2007. Tools for institutional, political, and social analysis of policy reform: a sourcebook for development practitioners.
- Geir Lieblein, Edvin Østergaard & Charles Francis. 2004. Becoming an Agroecologist through Action Education. International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, 2:3, 147-153, https://doi.org/10.1080/14735902004.9684574
- Wells, S. 2006. Force Field Analysis. Mini-Tutorial Quality Management. 4 p.
- Wilson, J. 1992. Changing Agriculture. Kangaroo Press, Kenthurst, pp.80 (pages in the course: 7-15, 24-26, 36-38 and 40-54).
Additional readings:
- Berry, W. 1990. The Pleasure of Eating. In: Robert Clark (Ed) Our Sustainable Table, North Point Press, 1990.
- Gliessman, S. R. 2015. Agroecology. The ecology of food systems. Third edition. CRC Press. 371 pp. Chapters 1, 2, 24, 25, 26.
- Kloppenburg et al., (1996). Coming in to the Foodshed. Agriculture and Human Values. 13, 33-42.
- IPES-Food. 2016. From uniformity to diversity: a paradigm shift from industrial agriculture to diversified agroecological systems. International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food systems. www.ipes-food.org
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
LU0089-30219 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for LU0089
Academic year 2019/2020
2020-01-20 - 2020-02-19
Academic year 2018/2019
2019-01-21 - 2019-02-20
Academic year 2017/2018
2018-01-15 - 2018-02-18
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
LU0089 Online preparation course: Working with local natural resource management in low-income countries, 7.5 Credits
Förberedande webbaserad kurs: Att arbeta med lokal naturresursförvaltning i låginkomstländerSubjects
Rural Development Biology Rural Development BiologyEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
Title | Credits | Code |
---|---|---|
Single module | 7.5 | 0201 |
Advanced study in the main field
Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
120 credits natural sciences, social sciences or technology. English B.Objectives
The aim of this course is to provide students interested in global development with an introduction to working with the complexity of natural resource management in resource-use systems.
After completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Apply a systematic approach to a complex resource-use system.
Recognize the steps needed to understand and improve a complex resource-use system.
Identify and use suitable methods at the different steps of a systemic approach.
Engage in a constructive peer feedback process.
Reflect on own learning and on group dynamics based on the course experiences.
Content
In this course students learn an approach to work systematically with complex situations in sustainable natural resource management. The course is based on case studies of resource-use systems in developing countries. The students also learn about and practice methods for describing and analysing a case and its goals, and will train in analysing and suggesting improvements.
Using these cases, students have the opportunity to explore the complexity of sustainable natural resource management using concepts such as systems, multi-functionality and ecosystem services.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Passed written assignments, project work and contributions to group discussions over internet.
The course does not have compulsory elements, but there are strict delivery deadlines that have to be met in order to be able to continue in the course.
- If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
- The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
- For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Transitional provisions
• Exams: At least three retake sessions (renewed exams) must be offered within two years of the decision to cancel the course. • Compulsory elements: At least one opportunity for a retake session must be offered within two years of the decision to cancel the course.Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
The course can be followed online and is preparatory for the field course. The course does not have compulsory elements, but there are strict delivery deadlines that have to be met in order to be able to continue in the course.Responsible department
Department of Urban and Rural Development
Cooperating departments:
Further information
Litterature list
- See literature list in course message above