Universitetet for miljø- og biovitenskap (UMB)
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| Info |
http://athene.umb.no/emner/PHG112/ |
| PHG112 |
Natur and Life Quality - Use of Animal, Plants, Forest and Landscape |
| Course responsible |
Grete Grindal Patil |
IPM |
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| Number of credits allocated |
10.0 |
| Language |
Norwegian |
| Limits for class size |
Minimum 5 students. |
| Semester/trimester |
| August block |
Autumn parallel |
January block |
Spring parallel |
June block |
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| Colour explanation: Red/yellow = teaching periods. The red period indicates when the teaching starts. |
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| Teachers |
Lecturers from IHA, IMT and IPM (Health UMB). |
| Type of course |
Lectures and excursions: 80 hours. |
| Compulsory educational activities |
Participation, with written report, in at least 3 excursions and one exercise |
| Recommended prerequisites |
No specific course, but an interest in evaluating different aspects of human well-being and life quality is recommended. |
| Exam |
L |
| Assessment methods |
Three group and one individual assignment related to the different aspects of the course. All parts have to be passed. The 4 assignments are equally weighted, however, if between two grades, the individual assignment will decide. |
| Grading |
A-F |
| Nominal workload |
Lectures and excursions: 80 hours. Self-tuition in connection with lectures: 45 hours. Reports in connection with excursions: 20 hours. Group assignments: 135 hours. |
| Course frequency |
Annually |
| Comment on frequency |
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| Teaching methods |
Lectures, group assignments. Excursions and reports. |
| Teaching support |
Except for the lectures, Classfronter is the main communication platform. |
| Examiner |
An external examiner must approve the evaluation process and participate in the assessment of the group assignment on a chosen topic. |
| Entrance requirements |
Minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway (generell studiekompetanse)
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| The subject can be terminated in either the fall or the spring term since the student can postpone the last group assignment to the spring term. All organised activities and other assignments is scheduled for the fall term. First year students are recommended to submit this last group assignment in the spring term. |
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| Objective of course |
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After completing the course the student should
- understand the importance of nature for human health and well-being
- be able to define key health concepts
- have an insight in how scientific and agricultural knowledge can be utilised in preventive work, health promotion and therapy
- have an insight in how the students own profession and scientific background can contribute in interdisciplinary teams with health care personnel
- have an understanding for potential and limitations in the students own profession
- be able to identify ethical issues in preventive work and health promotion |
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| Course contents |
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| The course is composed of fours modules: 1. Introduction to the importance of nature for human welfare. 2. Introduction to health-related concepts and relevant issues. 3. Effects of nature and contact with animals on human’s welfare. 4. Concrete examples of how nature can be utilised to promote well-being and life quality for people with special needs. |
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| Syllabus |
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| Lærum, E. 2005. Frisk, syk eller bare plaget? Fagbokforlaget, key articles and lecture notes. |
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| Last updated |
2011-04-05 |
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