BUP courses at Åbo Akademi University autumn 2009
Autumn 2009
Concepts of Sustainability, 5 credits
Content:
Concepts, definitions and dimensions of sustainable development. Indicators for sustainability, cases from different parts of the world.
Aim
To give a general understanding how the process of sustainable development has proceeded, to know about the international background documents. To learn about how to measure sustainability, to show good cases in practice, to discuss sustainability from several viewpoints and to relate it to own life.
Teacher
MSc Sinikka Suomalainen et al.
Time
7.10-16.12.2009 (distance education, no gropu meetings)
Contact hours
none
Mode of study
Individual and group tasks, quizzes and writing an essay. Deadlines for tasks are 2 weeks per module (there are 4 thematic modules).
Study material
material on the internet, papers from Environmental Science – understanding, protecting and managing the environment in the Baltic Sea region.2003. Ed. Rydén Lars. Chapter 25, Tage Sundström, Lars Rydén. The Baltic University Press, Uppsala 2003. All study materials are available electronically.
Assesment
grade 1-5.
Registrations
at latest 22.9.2009 to the Open University, Åbo Akademi University, Tehtaankatu 2, by e-mail: opu@abo or registrations on the web http://www.abo.fi/fc/anmalningsdb/
Sustainable Water Management in the Baltic Sea Basin
The course Sustainable Water Management (15 ECTS) consists of 3 parts (Course I, II, III). The course is of special interest for students with a background in e.g. geology, soil science, environmental engineering and chemistry, hydrology, ecology but other study areas may also be relevant. The course demands previous knowledge within these fields of science. Students are recommended to have studied the previous Baltic University courses, The Baltic Sea Environment and/or A Sustainable Baltic Region or similar. Requirements for successful participation are a basic knowledge of chemistry as well as environmental sciences. It is possible, but not recommended, to participate in only one part of the course.
Course I The Waterscape, 5 ECTS
Course II Water use and management, 5 ECTS
Courser III River Basin management, 5 ECTS(probably not 2008-2009)
The Sustainable Water Management (SWM) is an advanced course in the Baltic University Programme
Sustainable Water Management in the Baltic Sea Basin; Water use and management, 5 credits
Teacher
doc. Egon Nordström
Contact
Sinikka Suomalainen
Period
13.10-2.12. 2009, Tuesdays 17.30-20.00
Place
Åbo Akademi University, Fabriksgatan 2 / Tehtaankatu 2
Level
intermediate/advanced
Aims and contents:
To give a professional knowledge on the state of the water resources in the Baltic region, their present use and management, and the challenge of creating sustainable water-use in the Baltic Sea drainage area. This part focuses on how water is used. The sectors agriculture, municipal water supply, and industry are treated from both quantitative and qualitative aspects. Practical management options are also presented with several case studies.
Entry requirements
Students are recommended to have studied the previous Baltic University courses: The Baltic Sea Environment and/or A Sustainable Region or similar. Requirements for successful participation are a basic knowledge of chemistry as well as environmental sciences.
Target audience
The course is of special interest for students with a background in e.g. geology, soil science, environmental engineering and chemistry, hydrology, ecology but other study areas may also be relevant.
Mode of studies
Studies in a group led by a tutor teacher, lectures, case reports, probably video conferences
Form of assessment:
Paper/Presentation/Examination
Literature
Sustainable Water Management in the Baltic Sea Basin. 2000.
Book 2 Water Use And Management. Ed. L-C Lundin. The Baltic University Programme. 240 p. The book is available free on the internet http://www.balticuniv.uu.se/swm/books/textbooks.htm (and also at Åbo Akademi University Library)
This course is an advanced course in the Baltic University Programme. (This course will be offered if financing is granted)
Registrations
at the latest 29.9.2009 to the Open University, Åbo Akademi University, Tehtaankatu 2, registrations on the web http://www.abo.fi/fc/anmalningsdb/ or by phone Maria Saxén, 02-215 3281
There will be a limited number of participants (15) attending this course
