LY00ED56 Nature-based Solutions (2 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: Biodiversity education network
This course is offered through the Network for Biodiversity. These studies are available for the following degree students:
- Bachelor's and Master's Degree Education in Biology
- Bachelor's and Master's Degree Education in Environmental and Aquatic Sciences
- Master's Degree Education in Aquatic Science
- Master's Degree Education in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Master's Degree Education in Cell and Molecular Biology
- Master's Degree Education in Environmental Science
Description
The course consists of instruction section, four study modules and feedback section. The contents of the studies in the course:
- Introduction and basics of Nature-Based Solutions
- Environmental risks mitigation with Nature-Based Solutions
- Food production and water management
- Urban and Local development with Nature-Based Solutions.
In the course, the content is examined from a multidisciplinary perspective, utilizing viewpoints from biology, forestry, social sciences, and engineering. Study modules contain videos, reading materials and exercises. Exercises include quizzes to test knowledge, information search tasks and writing tasks. All the course materials are available without passing the quizzes, but completion of the course requires passing the quizzes and doing other exercises.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course student will be able to:
- define what Nature-Based Solutions are and what criteria they must meet.
- recognize the significance of Nature-Based Solutions in addressing various (societal) problems.
- identify examples of Nature-Based Solutions implemented in Finland and around the globe.
- apply their knowledge to envision what Nature-Based Solutions could look like in their own local environment.
The study unit develops the following generic skills/generic competences: digitalization, ethics, internationality, sustainability and responsibility, critical thinking, identification and development of expertise, interaction and communication.
Additional information
For master’s level students in all disciplines. The course is part of the Biodiversity Education Network's course offering and is available to students in the network as cross-study.
Campus: Online
When you sign up for the course, you will receive a welcome message, study instructions, course enrollment key and a link to DigiCampus -learning environment by email within one week of your registration. After completing the course, you will receive a study credit within about one month.
Description of prerequisites
No previous knowledge is required.