People, Resources and Environment

GEO1131

Economic geography and population geography. The course provides insight into the challenges and consequences associated with global environmental and climate problems, resource shortages, distributional issues and demographics.

Admission is based on Higher Education Entrance Qualification or prior learning and work experience in accordance with applicable regulations.

After completing the course, the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge:

has broad knowledge about the concept of resources and challenges associated with resource shortages
has basic knowledge about economic geography and population geography
has knowledge about different perspectives on climate challenges and various environmental discourses related to land-use
has knowledge about key environmental conferences related to climate, poverty and the environment.

Skills:

can assess the most common types of spatial population statistics, forecasts and theories, and discuss these in relation to food production and global sustainability

General competence:

has insight into how social development from the 1960s to the present day has influenced the development of environmental focus
can discuss resource use in relation to population development, social, economic and political conditions
has insight into different perspectives on climate challenges and can discuss these in relation to land use at different geographical levels

In addition to the semester fee and course literature, students are expected to provide their own laptop computer. Students must cover board and lodging expenses during the sessions, while bus expenses in relation to excursions are paid by Nord University.

Compulsory for students of Geography at Nord University. Elective for other students.

The teaching mainly takes place in connection with two sessions, in the form of lectures, excursions and group work. In the periods between sessions, there is online support and students will work on handing in assignments that receive individual feedback.

Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.

No prerequisite knowledge required apart from meeting admission requirements.

Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:

GEO1132 - People, Resources and Environment - 10 credits