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MILJØ302 Environmental Sciences

Credits (ECTS):5

Course responsible:Peter Christian Dörsch

Campus / Online:Taught campus Ås

Teaching language:Norsk

Limits of class size:25. Check "Note".

Course frequency:Anually

Nominal workload:150 hours in total. 20 h lectures. 30 h excursion. 10 h exercises. 65 h group work and self-studies

Teaching and exam period:August block with evaluation in the autumn parallel.

About this course

The course starts with general lectures and group work for the term papers. Lectures will focus on history and methods of environmental sciences and their role in the society (nationally and internationally); students will be given the possibility to elaborate on selected topics in groups and plenum. The overarching goal is to raise awareness about the interplay of biological, geological, hydrologic, physical and chemical processes in nature on an advanced level. In the second week, the students will participate in an obligatory excursion (at least 3 days), which will present selected cases of fundamental and applied environmental sciences. The course will give a thorough introduction to MINA¿s research portfolio. In the third week, we will introduced selected monitoring approaches and measurement techniques in field and laboratory. The course will bring together students with distinct educational background, aiming to create a vibrant and engaging academic community, advance general competence in environmental sciences and to give firsthand knowledge about the different study directions in M-MINA.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: The students will get advanced insights into theories and methods related to environmental pollution, protection and resource management and develop advanced knowledge about the interdependencies of biotic, abiotic and man-made factors on different scales.

Skills: Students learn to analyse and critically interpret data, using selected cases, with focus on man-made environmental problems on different scales (locally, nationally, globally).

General competence: The course will enable students to identify problems and potential solutions for actual environmental problems. They will be trained in scientific writing and presentation techniques to learn how to communicate environmental problems.

  • The course is based on lectures, exercises, excursions and active participation in group discussions. Interactive learning methods apply.
  • Internet based via Canvas.
  • Relevant bachelor degree in biology, geology, soil science, microbiology or chemistry

  • Semester assignment

    Grading system: Passed/Not passed



  • Reports or presentation from group excercises will be evaluated by the course responsible and an external examiner
  • Excursions and exercises are mandatory
  • Students who want to take the course must apply for admission in Studentweb no later than August 14th 2023. After that, the places in the course will be distributed.
  • M-MILJØ
  • 100% reduction in credits between NATF302 and MINA302 (1)
  • Special requirements in Science