Vår 2026

MIK-1004 Life on a Changing Planet - 2.5 stp

The course is administrated by

Norges fiskerihøgskole

Type of course

Available to any student as a singular or elective course.

Course contents

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).

Objective 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

Language of instruction

English

Teaching methods

This is an online course organized in four modules. It contains a mix of text, videos, readings and activities.