Life on a Changing Planet
About the course
Available to any student as a singular or elective course.
This course can be taken as a micro-credential
This course encourages a sense of care, responsibility and empowerment to participate in the creation of just and sustainable futures. It raises awareness about global sustainability crises and builds motivation and capacity for taking effective actions for transformation. The course highlights the wonder and multiples values of nature, as well as how life on Earth has changed over time. It provides a foundational overview of current sustainability crises, including climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and social inequalities. It sheds light on both existing responses to these crises and the urgency to effectively address their interconnected nature. The course builds competences for transformative change, while also fostering hope, agency and resilience.
Admission requirements
Ingen forkunnskapskrav ut over generell studiekompetanse (GSK) eller Realkompetanse
No prior knowledge requirements beyond Higher Education Entrance Qualification or accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL).
Objectives of the course
Knowledge:
- Recognises the multiple values of nature
- Understands the significance of interconnected sustainability crises: climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social inequalities.
- Is familiar with current responses to sustainability challenges, particularly at international levels
- Knows about the concept of transformative change and how to contribute to just and sustainable futures
Skills:
- Has the capacity to reflect and think critically about human-nature relations, sustainability, and justice
- Can recognize reliable sources on sustainability challenges and extract information from complex science
- Can cultivate hope and agency in the face of global crises
Attitudes:
- Respects the interconnectedness of life
- Feels responsibility for working towards more just and sustainable futures for all
- Is willing to actively engage in transforming sustainability challenges through both individual and collective actions
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishSchedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Information to incoming exchange students
This course is open to incoming exchange students.
Study level: Bachelor’s
Admission prerequisites:
This course has admission prerequisites, which are listed under the Admission requirements section. Please review this information carefully before adding the course to your Learning Agreement.
For details on how to apply for exchange, course selection guidelines, or to contact the Incoming Admissions Team, please visit: Admissions for Student Exchange.
Examination
| Multiple choice | Hand in: 15.10.2026 14:00 Hand out: 15.09.2026 09:00 |
Grade: Passed / Not Passed |
| Multiple choice | Hand in: 15.11.2026 14:00 Hand out: 16.10.2026 09:00 |
Grade: Passed / Not Passed |
| Multiple choice | Hand in: 15.12.2026 14:00 Hand out: 16.11.2026 09:00 |
Grade: Passed / Not Passed |
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