Environmental Science BA (A), Energy and Sustainable Land Use, 7.5 credits

Aim

The purpose of the course is that the student should get basic knowledge and skills in environmental science, concepts and perspectives. The course also aims at giving the student basic understanding of energy and energy systems as well as insights regarding the use of natural resources from society's perspective connected to sustainability.

Course objectives

After the course, the student is expected to be able to:
- explain the term energy, based on basic physical relationships
- explain the human use of soil and water and the environmental impact.
- account for and discuss resource issues from a sustainability perspective
- account for the most common existing energy systems and its prerequisites
- account for various human made transport systems and their environmental impact
- account for different sectors of society (land use, housing, energy, industry and transport) and its potential for contributing to a sustainable development.
- show system understanding of environmental science by using data from different sources and make reasonable conclusion based on the data

Content

The course is based on lectures and seminars. The lectures covers energy, energy systems with a certain focus on renewable energy. Connection between renewable energy and their meteorological base is covered. Agriculture, forestry, industry and transports are highlighted. The course also contain sustainable conflicts connected to human need.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements
(Äldre gymnasiebetyg)

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Examination form

I100: Assignment with oral presentation, 3.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

T200: Written examination, 4 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

Grading criteria for the subject can be found at 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.

Examination restrictions

Students are entitled to three examination opportunities within one year according to the examination format given in this version of the course syllabus. After the one-year period, the examination format given in the most recent version of the course syllabus applies.

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.