Theories of Sustainable Land Use
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters Autumn
- Course code
- GEO330
- Teaching language
- English
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
Learning Outcomes
A student who has completed the course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student
- understands concepts of sustainability science and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and can critically reflect upon their content and on the dilemmas resulting from conflicting priorities
- has knowledge about spatial challenges with respect to nature conservation and sustainable land use problems, including socio-ecological systems.
- understands how the trends in land use and nature conservation are shaped by environmental, social, economic and political factors
Skills
The student
- can read, understand, present and discuss advanced scientific texts on sustainability and nature conservation in the context of climate and land use changes.
- can identify, select and apply relevant analytical approaches to assessment of sustainability, land degradation and resilience
- can write informed texts discussing nature and biodiversity conservation in land use change context.
General competence
The student
- can apply relevant theoretical approaches to land use and nature conservation conflicts
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
One seminar (30 min) and lecture (60 min) combined, á 2 hours pr. week.
1-2 half-day summary seminars
Total: 16-20 hours
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Oral presentation of a given topic (3-4 students together, 20 min presentation + 10 min discussion) as an introduction to a specific lecture.
The compulsory activities must be approved in order to take the exam. Approved compulsory activities are valid in the current and following two semesters.
Forms of Assessment
Written exam on campus, 5 hours.
The exam will be given in the language in which the course is taught.
The exam can be submitted in English, Norwegian, Swedish or Danish
Grading Scale
Assessment Semester
Assessment in teaching semester.
A retake exam is arranged for students with valid absence according to § 5-5. If there is a retake exam for students with valid absence, all students with valid compulsory activity can sign up for the retake exam. If a retake exam is arranged for students with valid absences, you can sign up yourself in Studentweb after 15. January.