Globalisation, Resources and Justice

7.5 credits

Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1GV082

A revised version of the syllabus is available.
Code
1GV082
Education cycle
First cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
Sustainable Development G1F
Grading system
Pass (G), Fail (U)
Finalised by
The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 29 August 2013
Responsible department
Department of Earth Sciences

Entry requirements

30 credits of courses on basic level

Content

The course deals with ecological, economic and social dimensions of sustainable development through a multidisciplinary approach. Use and sharing of resources related to issues of social justice and uneven development in an increasingly globalizing world. Environmental justice and its relationship to sustainability is studied from historical, geographical and political economic perspective. The course also includes a project work.

Assessment

Individual hand-in assignments (4.5 credits) and written and oral presentation of project work (3 credits).

To pass, active participation is required during seminars and practices.