Sustainable Use of Natural Resources, International course
Information from the course leader
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
Course evaluation
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
Syllabus
MX0142 Sustainable Use of Natural Resources, International course, 7.5 Credits
Hållbart nyttjande av naturresurser, internationell kursSubjects
Environmental Science Forest ScienceEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelAdvanced 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
EnglishPrior knowledge
60 credits at university levelObjectives
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
Grading criteria
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Goal 1 |
Goal 2 |
Goal 3 |
Goal 4 |
Goal 5 |
Goal 6 |
Goal 7 |
5 |
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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 |
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Nyanserat utvärdera olika alternativ och policies för nyttjande av naturresurser |
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Diskutera hur kulturella skillnader mellan Nordamerika och Europa kan förklara skillnader i naturresursutnyttjande och skötsel |
4 |
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In several steps describe ecosystem services and ecosystem functions and their value for humans |
Diskutera hur ekosystemens beståndsdelar samverkar och påverkas av mänsklig aktivitet |
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Utvärdera olika alternativ och policies för nyttjande av naturresurser |
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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 |