Academic year 2022 - 2023

•   Bioeconomics NRM22ME02-3001 29.08.2022-18.12.2022  5 credits  (NRS22HP-E) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - has a deep understanding of the importance of natural resources for human welfare as well as why sustainable use of natural resources is necessary for economic growth and welfare
  - understands the role of market mechanisms in resource allocation and how market failures affects environmental quality and human welfare
  - can apply, within his/her own field, economic reasoning in analysis of environmental problems as well as efficient resource allocation and how these problems can be solved by implementing market-based instruments
  - is familiar with methods evaluating social net benefits of environmental protection as well as cost efficiency and what sorts of methods are used for economic valuation of environmental benefits
  - understands the importance of EU:s and national policies and strategies to promote sustainable bioeconomy

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge requirements

  Content of the study unit

  - relevant theories concerning bioeconomy
  - methods used for economic valuation of environmental benefits
  - EU:s and national policies and strategies to promote sustainable bioeconomy

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  90-100% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Most of the study material is provided by the lecturer during the course and it is available in Moodle

  Learning methods

  Classes
  Group work
  Individual assignments

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Assignments and group work (scored by the teacher)
  Self-assessment and peer-assessment (complementary)
  Participation at lessons

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 02.09.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NRS22HP-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Veronika Bäckman

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Natural Resources Management

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Final presentations in the end study period, in December

  Student's schedule and workload

  Classes and study meetings appr. 16 hours, group work 30 hours, individual work appr. 50-60 hours

  Assessment criteria

  The assignments are not submitted, very low participation at lectures (under 50%)

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Assignments are submitted or presented however the achievements are rather superficial in the analytical part (50-60% of achievable points), low participation at lessons

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Assignments are submitted in time or presented in a satisfactory way. Analytical part of the achievements is well done and in such way that confirms a student has acquired new individual learnings (points received in assignments are over 60% up to 80% of achievable points). The student co-operates well with both the teacher and peers in the group work. The student participates at the most of lectures.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Assignments are submitted in time or presented in an excellent way. Analytical part of the achievements is done extraordinary as well as using broad range of relevant sources (points received in assignments are over 80% of achievable points). The achievements clearly confirm a student has acquired new individual learnings in the topic. A student is also active at the classes and praised by peers for his/her input in the group work.

•   Leadership and Project Management NRM22LC02-3001 29.08.2022-18.12.2022  4 credits  (NRS22HP-E) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - is able to understand his/her own actions and is familiar with how one develops one’s own leadership
  - understands of how one develops the skills to understand and manage others
  - is able to manage stakeholders
  - is able to apply different project implementation methods
  - is familiar with various ways to finance, manage and evaluation of research and development work

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge requirements

  Content of the study unit

  - different leaderships styles
  - interpersonal skills
  - project managements skills and methods

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Most of the study material is provided by the lecturer during the course and it is available in Moodle
  Recommended textbooks - any comprehensive book about project management with an appropriate knowledge level for the course (e.g. Project management by Bo Tonnquist)

  Learning methods

  Classes
  Group work
  Assignments

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Assignments and group work (scored by the teacher)
  Self-assessment and peer-assessment (complementary)
  Participation at lessons

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 02.09.2022

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • NRS22HP-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Veronika Bäckman

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Natural Resources Management

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Final presentation of a group work in December

  Student's schedule and workload

  Classes appr. 12 hours, group work 30 hours, individual work appr. 50 hours

  Assessment criteria

  The assignments are not submitted

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Assignments are submitted and group work presented however the achievements are rather superficial in the analytical part (50-60% of achievable points)

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Assignments are submitted in time and group work presented. Analytical part of the achievements is well done and in such way that confirms a student has acquired new individual learnings (points received in assignments are over 60% up to 80% of achievable points). The student co-operates well with both the teacher and peers in the group work.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Assignments are submitted in time and group work presented in a excellent way. Analytical part of the achievements is done extraordinary as well as using broad range of relevant sources (points received in assignments are over 80% of achievable points). The achievements clearly confirm a student has acquired new individual learnings in the topic. A student is also active at the classes and praised by peers for his/her input in the group work.

•   Natural Resources Management NRM22ME01-3001 29.08.2022-18.12.2022  5 credits  (NRS22HP-E) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - is able to identify and analyse the factors that affect the utilization and management of natural resources
  - is well acquainted with national and international legislation and other control mechanisms which affect the management of natural resources
  - is able to apply planning methods and tools for the sustainable utilization of natural resources
  - has good knowledge key stakeholders in the decision making and implementation of natural resources management
  - has a good knowledge of how the management and utilization of various natural resources are connected and sees the possibilities in the development of integrated management

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge requirements

  Content of the study unit

  - Legislation and strategies related to the management of natural resources
  - Key concepts of natural resources
  - Introduction to relevant methodological framework

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  90-100% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 02.09.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NRS22HP-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Patrik Byholm

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Natural Resources Management

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Participatory Processes and Conflict Management NRM22LC03-3001 29.08.2022-18.12.2022  4 credits  (NRS22HP-E) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - has skills to plan, manage and realize participation in processes to avoid conflicts
  - understands how conflicts begin and is able to discuss values and attitudes with different stakeholders
  - is able to handle conflicts in a professional and constructive manner

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge requirements

  Content of the study unit

  - Participatory methods
  - Proactive conflict management
  - Different types of conflicts and ways to solve them

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  90-100% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  The assessment of the course is based on class activities, group work, assignments and a final essay

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 05.09.2022

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • NRS22HP-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Farid Karimi

  Additional information

  The main topics of the course are:
  • Global environmental trends
  • Global environmental governance
  • Conflict resolution challenges
  • United Nations Climate Change Conferences (COP)
  • Negotiation of multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs)
  • Domestic resource mobilisation in developing countries
  • Cross-national cultural differences and their implications for negotiations, participatory processes and conflict management.
  During classes, we will discuss real stories from different domains of environmental and natural resources challenges (e.g. political, social, economics) and compare different reactions across cultures and nations. Using the theories of dimensions of national culture, we will analyse the effect of cultural differences on plausible miscommunications or policy failures and discuss how to manage/avoid these challenges. Furthermore, we will discuss the procedure and methods of climate and environmental negotiations.

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Natural Resources Management

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Research Methodology NRM22ME03-3001 29.08.2022-16.06.2023  5 credits  (NRS22HP-E) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - can conduct literature search and identify relevant literature from quality assured and peer reviewed sources
  - knows how to work according to the scientific methods of relevance for the field
  - is able to in detail plan a scientific study
  - is able to conduct statistical analyses targeting the research questions, and to present research findings
  - is familiar with the fundamentals of scientific writing and is able to write scientific texts

  Prerequisites

  No previous knowledge requirements

  Content of the study unit

  - Scientific databases
  - Research methods
  - Planning of a scientific study
  - Statistical analysis
  - Scientific writing

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  90-100% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  On moodle

  Learning methods

  A number of completed personal assignments (on literature search, statistical analysis, fundamentals of scientific writing) testing the familiarity with the course goals. Grade given on basis of quality of completed assignments.

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Completed assignments

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 16.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 02.09.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NRS22HP-E

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Jonna Engström-Öst, Patrik Byholm

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Bioeconomy

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Natural Resources Management

  Campus

  Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Assessment criteria

  <50% of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  50-59% (=1) or 60-69% (=2) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  70-79% (=3) or 80-89% (=4) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  90-100% (=5) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Academic year 2023 - 2024

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.