NIGK14048U Environment, Society and development (Part 2) - Human Environment Interactions
MSc programme in Geography and Geoinformatics
MSc programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a Minor
Subject
This competence-line course teaches state-of the art research within the field Environment, society and development with a specific focus on understanding theoretical approaches to coupled human-environment systems in the Global South. It is recommended that students also follow Environment, Society and Development (1) – Development Geography.
Knowledge:
Understand theoretical approaches to human-environment interactions, human and political ecology, sustainability, land use intensification, carrying capacity, resilience and land system science.
Skills: To be able to…
- apply, evaluate and analyze methods, theories and conceptual approaches related to Human-Environment interactions.
- use correct scientific definitions and terms.
- give a short, concise oral presentation on the basis of scientific papers.
- write a short, essay on Human-Environment interactions.
Competences: To be able to…
- analyze and discuss central theoretical approaches to understand Human-Environment interactions
- Identify and develop proposals for solving complex geographical problems based on theories used in human geography
- Assess own professional geographical skills in relation to other disciplines
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- Category
- Hours
- Preparation
- 136
- Project work
- 35
- Theory exercises
- 35
- Total
- 206
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignmentOral examination, 20 minutesThe written assignment is prepared during the course and must be handed in prior to the exam week. The oral exam uses the written assignment as its point of departure. It includes the titles listed in the officially approved reading list. A combined grade is given after the oral exam.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- External censorship
- Re-exam
Resubmission of written assignment, 20 minutes oral examination. The written assignment must be handed in prior to the re-examination week. The oral exam uses the written assignment as its point of departure. It includes the titles listed in the officially approved reading list.
Criteria for exam assesment
Please see learning outcome.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NIGK14048U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Autumn And Block 1
- Schedule
- B
- Course capacity
- 25 students (1 class of 25).
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Geosciences and Management
Contracting department
- Department of Geoscience and Natural Resource Management
Course responsibles
- Torben Birch-Thomsen (3-786678446d6b72326f7932686f)