Environmental Science BA (A), Sustainable Development - Introductory Course, 7.5 Credits
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Miljövetenskap GR (A), Hållbar utveckling - introduktionskurs, 7,5 hp
Environmental Science BA (A), Sustainable Development - Introductory Course, 7.5 Credits
General data
- Code: MX023G
- Subject/Main field: Environmental Science
- Cycle: First cycle
- Progression: (A)
- Credits: 7,5
- Progressive specialization: G1N - First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
- Education area: Naturvetenskap 100%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department: Ecotechnology and Sustainable Building Engineering
- Approved: 2012-03-21
- Date of change: 2013-08-13
- Version valid from: 2013-09-01
Aim
The course objective is that the student will obtain knowledge about the concept of Sustainable development from an Environmental Science perspective.
Course objectives
After completion of the course the student should be able to:
- describe the concept of sustainable development from an environmental science perspective.
- outline available methods for assessing sustainable development.
- give an overview of policy instruments to achieve sustainable development.
- demonstrate a systems understanding of the concept of Sustainable Development.
Content
The course is an introduction to the field of Sustainable development
Entry requirements
The following course levels from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium) or equivalent: Chemistry course A, Mathematics course C, and English course B.
Special proficiency in English can also be proven by for example the following international tests:
- TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 on paper based test and not below 4.0 on the TWE
- IELTS Academic Training with a minimum overall score of 6.0 and a minimum score on the specific parts of at least 5.0
(Äldre gymnasiebetyg)
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars, field trips and various forms of exercises. Computer applications can occur. Students are assumed to be working in thematic and problem-based projects in groups with tasks of increasing difficulty. Some education may be compulsory.
Examination form
Most common, a written exam. Assignments and/or oral examination can occur.
Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/en/Student/Services/Grading-Criteria.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Other information
The student is expected to cover costs of travel, meals and accommodation during the field trips.
Course reading
Required literature
- Author: Karl-Henrik Robèrt et al.
- Title: Sustainability Handbook
- Ort: Lund
- Edition: 2012
- Publisher: Studentlitteratur
- Comment: 204 pp.
- Author: Elliot, Jennifer
- Title: An Introduction to Sustainable Development
- Edition: 2012
- Publisher: Routledge
- Comment: 384 pp.