Ecosystem Management, 7.5 credits
(Ekosystemförvaltning, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | MJ003A |
|---|---|
| Subject area | Environmental Science |
| Main field of study | Environmental Science |
| Progressive specialisation | A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements) |
| Academic school | School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies |
| Disciplary domain |
Natural sciences 50%
Social sciences 50% |
| Grading scale | AF |
| Education cycle | Second-cycle (Master) |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Valid from | Autumn semester 2023 |
Validation
This course syllabus was validated by the Management Board of the School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies at Södertörn University on 2022-12-07 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance.
Entry requirements
The equivalent of English 6 and a Bachelor's degree in natural sciences, social sciences or humanities including a minimum of 90 credits relevant to the environment, sustainability or global development.
Learning outcomes
On completing the course, the student can:
Upon completion of the course, the student is able to:
- synthesise different theoretical ideas and approaches in sustainability and ecosystem managementthat are relevant to the integrated management of social-ecological systems
- define and apply the concepts of ecosystem services and resilience in relation to social-ecological systems
- critically analyse theories of ecosystem management in current research, as well as in national and international policies for the implenmentation of ecosystem governance
- critically assess their own attitudes and work in relation to theories and ideas related to ecosystem management and sustainability.
Course content, modules and examinations
The course is problem-oriented, including perspectives from the social and natural sciences on the integrated governance of social-ecological systems. The course provides a scientific foundation, goals and tools for ecosystem management and includes key points such as the concept of ecosystem services, links to biological diversity, processes and functions in ecosystems, adaptive and participatory governance perspectives, property and user rights related to ecosystems and natural resources.
1001,
Ecosystem Management, exam,
5 credits
(Ekosystemförvaltning, tentamen,
5 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted:
AF
1002,
Ecosystem management, seminars,
2.5 credits
(Ekosystemförvaltning, seminarier,
2,5 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted:
Two-grade scale
Course design
The course consists of lectures, seminars, and tasks to be performed individually and in groups.
Examination format
1001 Ecosystem Management, examination
- Written examination
1002 Ecosystem management, seminars
- Seminar participation, including written hand-in assignments and oral presentations.
Absence from a maximum of 50% of the seminars can be compensated for through written assignments, following the examiner's instructions. Compensatory assignments must be handed in within one year of the end of the course.
The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module.
If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.