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Syllabus

NA0201 Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management, 15.0 Credits

Mänskliga dimensioner av naturresursförvaltning

Subjects

Economics

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1F)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent 30 credits in biology or 30 credits in forestry science.

Objectives

The aim of the course is for students to develop multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary foundation of human dimensions field, as well as with the human aspects that characterize current issues in the sustainable governance and management of natural resources.

After completion of the course the student should be able to:

• Describe and evaluate the human aspects involved in natural resource management.
• Evaluate human aspects in the management of natural resources.
• Describe and analyse, with the help of cases, patterns of conflict and be able to apply principles of conflict management.
• By using a case, understand conflict resolution of natural resource management in a wider context.
• Critically examine qualitative and quantitative data regarding how humans value natural resources.
• Describe and discuss environmental communication related to human dimensions of natural resource management.

Content

This course focuses on the sustainable management of natural resources from a contemporary human dimensions’ perspective. Participants will gain a deeper knowledge of

• the governance and management of natural resources,
• why and how people value natural resources,
• become familiar with society-related impacts on natural resources,
• economic considerations of natural resource management,
• conflict management and how to understand conflict resolution on national or international levels,
• environmental communication and its role in natural resource management, and
• be able to evaluate quantitative and qualitative methods used in human dimensions research.

To fulfil the learning objectives, the course includes lectures, seminars, exercises, group assignments, and literature studies. The student will carry out an individual project, write a report and orally present in a seminar.

Further the course includes active participation in seminars and guest lectures.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Approved examination, passed assignments and compulsory sections.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

SLU is environmentally certified according to ISO 14001. A large part of our courses cover knowledge and skills that contribute positively to the environment. To further strengthen this, we have specific environmental goals for the education. Students are welcome to suggest actions regarding the course’s content and implementation that lead to improvements for the environment. For more information, see webpage [www.slu.se]().

Responsible department

Department of Forest Economics