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Åbo Akademi University 2014/2015
ÅBO CAMPUS
Sustainable Water Management: Waterscape
200009.0
5 credits
Intermediate/Advanced level
Lectured course
Offered: Spring 2015, to be confirmed
Lecturer: doc Egon Nordström
Contact: Sinikka Suomalainen, sinikka.suomalainen@ abo.fi
Aim(s) and contents: To give a professional knowledge on
the state of the water resources in the Baltic region, their
present use and management, and the challenge of creating
sustainable water-use in the Baltic Sea drainage area. This
part treats thewaterscape, i.e., water resources, such as rivers,
lakes, groundwater, wetlands and the Baltic Seawith its shore,
coastal waters and open sea. Both basic process knowledge
and physical and economical geography aspects on thewater
resources is given in this part.
Learning outcomes: The student should be able to explain dif-
ferent aspects of the water resources in the Baltic Sea Region.
Teaching methods: Lectures, discussions, presentations.
Prerequisites: Requirements for successful participation are
a basic knowledge of chemistry as well as environmental
sciences.
Target audience: The course is of special interest for students
with a background in e.g. geology, soil science, environmental
engineering and chemistry, hydrology, ecology but other
study areas may also be relevant.
Format: (24 h) Studies in a group led by a tutor teacher, lec-
tures, case reports, probably videoconferences
Form of assessment: Presentations, written exam.
Course literature: Sustainable Water Management in the
Baltic Sea Basin.
2000. Book 1 Waterscape 2000. Ed. L-C Lundin. The Baltic
University Programme. 207 p. The book is available free on the
internet
htm (and also at Åbo Akademi University Library) This course
is an advanced course in the Baltic University Programme.
Registrations: to the Open University at
fc/anmalningsdb/
Baltic University
Programme
Baltic University Programme is a network of more than 200
universities and other institutions of higher education in 14
countries around the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. The Pro-
gramme focuses on questions of sustainable development,
environmental protection and democracy. Baltic University
Programme offers university courses at different levels. Some
8000 students study these courses yearly.
The Baltic University Programme functions through 14 Na-
tional Centres. The centres are responsible for communication
and information (web pages etc.). The Centre for Lifelong
Learning at Åbo Akademi University functions as the Finnish
Programme Centre. The Baltic University Programme courses
at Åbo Akademi University are given at the open university
).
Baltic University Programme network is coordinated by a
Secretariat at Uppsala University. For more information about
the Baltic University Programme please see
ticuniv.uu.se, for Finland http:www.bup.fi.
For further information please contact:
Sinikka Suomalainen, M.Sc.
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Åbo Akademi University
Tehtaankatu/Fabriksgatan 2
20500 Åbo, Finland
Phone: +358 (0)2 215 4870
Fax: + 358 (0)2 215 4711
e-mail:
The Baltic University courses 2014-2015:
Concepts of Sustainability
5 credits
Web-based course
Offered: Autumn 2014
For course information please see Environmental Studies.
Sustainable Water Management: Water use and
management
5 credits
Lectured course
Offered: Autumn 2014, to be confirmed
For course information please see Environmental Studies.
A Sustainable Baltic Region
5 credits
Lectured course
Offered: Spring 2015
For course information please see Environmental Studies.
Sustainable Water Management: Waterscape
5 credits
Lectured course
Offered: Spring 2015, to be confirmed
For course information please see Environmental Studies.
Intercultural
communication
Intercultural communication is a minor subject provided by
the Faculty of Arts in cooperation with the Open University.
The subject deals with how to understand the challenges
involved in intercultural encounters, dialogue and communi-
cation in various contexts. How canwemake communication
work or reach a dialogue beyond cultural barriers and stereo-
types? What does intercultural competence mean and what
does it require from us? How are we as individuals affected
by different forms of intercultural mobility?
In addition to the lectured course you can also complete
self-study courses. You are welcome to contact the examiner
of the subject prof. Peter Nynäs (the department of Compara-
tive religion) and coordinator PianÅkerlund (OpenUniversity).
Formore informationplease see:
Introduction to Intercultural Communication
100700.0
5 credits
Basic level
Lectured course/ seminars
Offered: Autumn 2014
For more information please see:
Aim: to provide perspectives on how different cultures affect
our way or communication and what concepts and theories
