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SYLLABUS

Natural Science: Human Health and Use of Resources, Part 1 (61-75hp) , 15 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Fristående kurs MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   SUBJECT AREA     COURSE CODE   926G08

AIM OF THE COURSE

On completion of the course, the student should: - have advanced knowledge in how different functions are connected to human anatomy and how these can be affected - be able to account for processes in the landscape and how these shape and create the preconditions for life. - be able to apply an interdisciplinary method to current health issues where connections to human use of resources are in focus - have developed subject-theoretical and didactic knowledge in order to process and handle scientific material for teaching on different levels in school.

CONTENTS

The course comprises processing of scientific issues of importance to our health and how these are related to the human use of resources. The questions are complex and require an interdisciplinary method. To enable good environments for learning, concrete didactic implications are discussed for specific parts. The course consists of two modules comprising 7.5 HE credits each The first part covers the human body, its structure and function and how different disorders are related to the concept of health Fundamental parts are anatomy, physiology, organs, organ systems, the chemistry of cells and tissue, molecular biotechnology and regulation on different levels. These functions of the internal environments are studied based on what we eat, and why and how these are related to external environments, the agricultural landscape. The second part covers landscape shaping processes. Central parts are geological processes, volcanism, sedimentation, weathering and the geological circulation. The contents are related to bedrock, soil types and soil and are problematised from the notion that we live due to the existence of these natural processes. Man often interacts with these processes, which results in an incorrect use of resources, and in turn causes many different problems. This is particularly clear concerning the hydrological circulation.

TEACHING

The course is carried out as lectures, laboratory sessions, field studies, calculation exercises, group assignments, seminars and independent studies.

EXAMINATION

The course is examined through written presentations of assignments, individually and in groups, and an individual written examination. Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination. Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

60 HE credits with a specialisation in natural science or equivalent.

GRADING

A grade of Pass with Credit, Pass or Fail is given for the course

CERTIFICATE

Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Natural Science: Human Health and Use of Resources, Part 1 (61-75hp) Människans hälsa och resursanvändning, Del 1 (61-75hp)   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: Tema - The Tema Institute             Registrar No: 242/07--41   Course Code: 926G08           Exam codes: see Local Computer System       Subject/Subject Area :                       Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education   G2X   Basic level     NA9   NA   The syllabus was approved by the Board of Educational Sciences 2010-09-21