Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a course in Sustainable Natural Resource Management, which is part of the Bachelor's program in Geography and Geoinformatics.

Course Description

The course provides an introduction to the natural and social science aspects of natural resource management, with a focus on concepts such as natural resources, sustainability, and sustainable development. The course covers the management of scarce natural resources, such as energy resources, and climate-related issues.

Learning Objectives

The course aims to provide students with the following knowledge and skills:

• Understanding of thermodynamics and its relation to sustainable use of natural resources
• Knowledge of environmental and ecological economics
• Ability to analyze the sustainability of different natural resource management measures
• Ability to evaluate the sustainability of political proposals for green transition

Course Structure

The course consists of theoretical exercises and discussions, with a focus on applying theoretical concepts to concrete cases.

Assessment

The course is assessed through a 20-minute oral exam, where students are asked to answer a question from a list of 16 predefined questions.

Course Information

• Language: Danish
• Course code: NIGB20002U
• ECTS points: 7.5
• Level: Bachelor
• Duration: 1 block
• Placement: Block 2
• Skemagruppe: B
• Course capacity: 30

Responsible Institutions

• Study Board: Studienævn for Geovidenskaber og Planlægning
• Offering institute: Institut for Geovidenskab og Naturforvaltning
• Offering faculty: Det Natur- og Biovidenskabelige Fakultet

Course Responsible

• Martin Rudbeck Jepsen

Workload

• Preparation: 164 hours
• Theoretical exercises: 42 hours
• Total: 206 hours

Feedback

Feedback is provided through discussions and active participation in the course. Students receive feedback on their insights and considerations from the instructor and other students.