NIGK14048U Environment, Society and Development (Part 2) - Human Environment Interactions

Volume 2015/2016
Education

MSc programme in Geography and Geoinformatics

Content

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.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge:
Understand theoretical approaches to human-environment interactions, human and political ecology, sustainability, land use intensification, carrying capacity, and land system science.

Skills:

  • read scientific literature related to the course subjects.
  • apply, evaluate and analyse methods, theories and data related to the course subjects.
  • use correct scientific definitions and terms.
  • give a short, concise and well-illustrated oral presentation on the basis of scientific papers.
  • write a short, concise report aimed at colleagues within the business world, public institutions or research institutions.

Competences:
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

 Please see Absalon course page.

BSc in Geography and Geoinformatics or equivalent.
The form of teaching is theory exercises combined with ad hoc lectures. For the teaching plan, please see Absalon.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Preparation
  • 136
  • Project work
  • 35
  • Theory exercises
  • 35
  • Total
  • 206
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written assignment
Oral examination, 20 minutes
The 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.
Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
External censorship
Criteria for exam assesment

Please see learning outcome.