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Syllabus

MX0142 Sustainable Use of Natural Resources, International course, 7.5 Credits

Hållbart nyttjande av naturresurser, internationell kurs

Subjects

Forest Science Environmental Science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G2F)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

60 credits at university level

Objectives

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

• Explain the concept of sustainable use of natural resources and give examples based on case studies and land use scenarios.

• Describe ecosystem services and ecosystem functions and their value for humans

• Describe components of ecosystems and how they are affected by human activity on both the local and global level.

• Describe how sustainability goals are affected by different land uses.

• Cooperate in a group and perform oral presentations

• Evaluate natural resource use alternatives and policies

• Give examples of cultural differences especially between Europe and North America and describe how these differences can result in different approaches to the use and management of natural resources

Content

Students gain knowledge about different views regarding sustainability issues with a focus on Europe and North America. The course includes a longer field trip and a number of mandatory excursions. Problem based assignments are solved in a group and/or individually. Lectures and assignments cover theoretical foundations, communication, and stakeholder involvement.

The course is a thematic summer course about sustainable use of natural resources. The concept of sustainability is treated from different perspectives such as environmental impact, economy, social aspects, recreation and biodiversity. The course also cover sustainability aspects with regards to local prerequisites, ecology and historical background.

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

Approved written and oral assignments. Approved participation in compulsory activities.

If the student fails a test, the examiner may give the student a supplementary assignment, provided this is possible and there is reason to do so.

If the student has been granted special educational support because of a disability, the examiner has the right to offer the student an adapted test, or provide an alternative assessment.

If changes are made to this course syllabus, or if the course is closed, SLU shall decide on transitional rules for examination of students admitted under this syllabus but 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 more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor’s and Master’s level.

• 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 assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

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 is given by SLU in cooperation with Purdue University, Indiana, USA, and North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA, with half the number of students from Sweden and half from North America. Teachers from Sweden and USA commonly participate in the course program.



A small fee for travel and accommodation will be charged during the mandatory excursion.



The right to take part in teaching and/or supervision only applies to the course date to which the student has been admitted and registered on.



If there are special reasons, the student may take part in course components that require compulsory attendance at a later date. For more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor’s and Master’s level.

Responsible department

Department of Wildlife, Fish, & Environmental Studies