Environmental Engineering BA (B), Nature Based Solutions and Ecological Engineering - Design of Sustainable Food Systems, and Ecol. Forestry, 7.5 credits
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Miljöteknik GR (B), Naturbaserade lösningar och ekologisk teknik - design av hållbara livsmedelssystem, och ekologiskt skogsbruk, 7.5 hp
Environmental Engineering BA (B), Nature Based Solutions and Ecological Engineering - Design of Sustainable Food Systems, and Ecol. Forestry, 7.5 credits
General data
- Code:MÖ041G
- Subject/Main field:Environmental Engineering
- Cycle:First cycle
- Progression:(B)
- Credits:7.5
- Progressive specialization:G1F - First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Education area:Technology 100%
- Answerable department:NDH, Natural science, Design, and Sustainable Development
- Approved:2025-11-15
- Version valid from:2026-01-19
Aim
The purpose is for the student to gain in-depth knowledge and experience from the fields of nature-based solutions and ecological engineering within sustainable food systems and ecological forestry.
The course also aims for the student to gain insight into scientific methodology within ecological engineering.
Course objectives
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
- design and assess sustainable food systems based on principles of ecological engineering.
- describe ecological forestry based on ecological engineering principles.
Content
Design of sustainable food system, organic farming and agroforestry, in sustainable food systems, and eco-forestry
Entry requirements
Environmental Engineering of at least 15 credits (15 ECTS) at Bachelor's level.
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Examination form
R101: Written report, 3.5 Credits
Grade scale: Two-grade scale
R102: Written report, 4 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx
Link to grading criteria: https://www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.
The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx
Course reading
Required literature
Author/ed.: Karlsson, M.
Title: Konsten att hugga träd och ha skogen kvar. Andra upplagan. Mikael Karlsson, Hölö (Sweden).
Edition: Andra upplagan (2021)
Publisher: Mikael Karlsson, Hölö (Sweden).
Author/ed.: Skogsstyrelsen och Naturvårdsverket
Title: Förutsättningar för hyggesfritt skogsbruk och definition av naturnära skogsbruk i Sverige – regeringsuppdrag. Rapport 2023/16, Skogsstyrelsen
Edition: 2023
Publisher: Skogsstyrelsen
Author/ed.: Jørgensen , S.E. (ed.)
Title: Applications in Ecological Engineering
Edition: 2009
Publisher: Academic Press.
Comment: Available as an e-book at MIUN
The literature list will be supplemented by scientific articles and other relevant material provided by the department.