Hej och välkommen till kursen Hållbart nyttjande av naturresurser!

Kursen kommer i år att starta i Uppsala den 3e Juli. Därefter går resan till Umeå, Abisko, Narvik/Tromsö, Kiruna och Gällivare.

Om ni har frågor är ni välkomna att kontakta kursledare Therese Löfroth therese.lofroth@slu.se eller 090-7868384.

Detaljerat schema finns på kursens Canvassida samt på kurssidan på studentwebben.

Schemat kommer kontinuerligt att uppdateras och programmet för enskilda dagar kan komma att ändras men resrutten kommer att stämma.

Det finns ingen kursbok till kursen utan litteratur i form av vetenskapliga artiklar och rapporter kommer att delas ut under kursens gång. Ni kommer också att som en del i kursen få skriva en bokrecension på valfri bok under temat Hållbart nyttjande av naturresurser. Fundera gärna redan nu vilken bok ni vill läsa. Jag kommer att lägga upp några förslag på Canvas också.

Ser fram emot att träffa er i sommar!

/Therese Löfroth

Additional course evaluations for MX0142

Academic year 2021/2022

Sustainable Use of Natural Resources, International course (MX0142-50048)

2022-06-13 - 2022-08-19

Academic year 2020/2021

Sustainable Use of Natural Resources, International course (MX0142-50008)

2021-06-28 - 2021-07-30

Academic year 2018/2019

Sustainable Use of Natural Resources, International course (MX0142-50035)

2019-07-01 - 2019-08-02

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

Hållbart nyttjande av naturresurser, internationell kurs

Subjects

Environmental Science Forest 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 requirementsBachelor’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.

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 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.

Other information

• 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.

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

Further information

	Goal 1	Goal 2	Goal 3	Goal 4	Goal 5	Goal 6	Goal 7
5		Nyanserat avväga betydelsen av ekosystemfunktioner, ekosystemtjänster och dess betydelse för människan	Diskutera hur ekosystemens beståndsdelar samverkar och påverkas av mänsklig aktivitet i olika tidsmässiga och rumsliga skalor		Nyanserat utvärdera olika alternativ och policies för nyttjande av naturresurser		Diskutera hur kulturella skillnader mellan Nordamerika och Europa kan förklara skillnader i naturresursutnyttjande och skötsel
4		In several steps describe ecosystem services and ecosystem functions and their value for humans	Diskutera hur ekosystemens beståndsdelar samverkar och påverkas av mänsklig aktivitet		Utvärdera olika alternativ och policies för nyttjande av naturresurser		Redogöra för hur kulturella skillnader mellan Nordamerika och Europa kan förklara skillnader i naturresursutnyttjande och skötsel
3	Explain the concept of sustainable use of natural resources and give examples based on case studies and land use scenarios	Define ecosystem services and ecosystem functions	Beskriva ekosystemens beståndsdelar och hur de påverkas av mänsklig aktivitet på lokal och global nivå	Beskriva hur hållbarhetsmål påverkas av olika typer av markanvändnng	Beskriva olika alternativ och policies för nyttjande av naturresurser	Samverka i grupp och ge målsenliga presentationer	Ge exempel på kulturella skillnader mellan främst Nordamerika och Europa och förklara skillnader i naturresursutnyttjande mellan främst Nordamerika och Europa