WELCOME TO MITTUNIVERSITETET
Hello!
A warm welcome to the course Environmental Science BA (A), Technology and Society from an Environmental Perspective, 7,5 credits and as a student at Mid Sweden University.
The introduction days for autumn semester 2015 starts wednesday august 26. You will find more information about introduction activities, accommodation, check list and more on our website, www.miun.se/admitted.
This course will serve as an introduction to important environmental issues, and provide a basic understanding of technological systems and infrastructure that our society heavily relies on today.
Course plan:
Environmental Science BA (A), Technology and Society from an Environmental Perspective, 7,5 credits
Code:
MX012G
Application code:
B5041
Course period:
2015-08-31 - 2015-10-02
The course will start 31-August.
08.00 Introduction to Adobe connect, online seminar.
https://connect.sunet.se/environ-nat-resources/
09.15 Program and course introduction, Q-build room Q319B (Drivhuset).
https://connect.sunet.se/ecosud_lectures_a
Schedule
Four weeks before the beginning of the course you will get access to your schedule www.miun.se/schemasok. Please note that the timetable may be updated until the beginning of the course and even after that if something unforeseen happens.
Getting started
Remember to reply to your notification of selection in order to keep your place on the course. Please note that this letter is not your admissions decision.
Before you can begin your studies, there are three things you need to do
1. Get a login for the student portal (Swedish: Studentportalen)
You will receive your User ID upon arrival at Mid Sweden University.
This is your most important tool during your studies at Mid Sweden University. Here, you will find information about courses, study material etc. This is also where you register for each course. All of this can be found at www.miun.se/admitted.
Please note:
If you have studied at Mid Sweden University before, you will keep the same student login and user id.
2. Read through the current course syllabus
In the course syllabus, there is information about the course literature and other important things about the course.
3. Register for the course
You must register for all of the courses you want to take during the semester. Upon arrival on campus, you will receive your User ID, which allows you to log into the Student portal where you click on the link “Study information”, and then “Register for course”. You can register no earlier than two working days before the beginning of the course. It is important that you register for each course. Detailed information will be given during the Introduction days.
The course consists of four types of moments:
Seminars,
These are not mandatory, but it is recommended that you attend them.
Assignments,
These are mandatory activities for examinations.
Excursions,
These are mandatory activities and are much recommended.
14-18 September there will be an excursion to the mountain area. If you are unable to attend please notify the course coordinator as soon as possible.
Examination,
There will be a written examination at the end of this course. The questions at the exam will cover materials from the Seminars and the different assignments. The exam could be writen in your hometown. For information and arrangments please Contact Britt Edlund.
Important!!! you will need the following course book during course start:
The global casino: an introduction to environmental issues.
By Nick Middleton, Routledge, 5th Ed.
More detailed information will be given during course introduction.
If you do not want to attend this course you have been admitted to, please send an e-mail to aterbud@miun.se and state your name, date of birth and application code.
Contact us
Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail contact@miun.se or phone, +46 (0)10-142 80 00 Monday through friday, 10.00-12.00.
Mid Sweden University
Itai Danielski
Course coordinator
+46 (0)10 1428716
Itai.danielski@miun.se
Anders Jonsson
Program coordinator
+46 (0)10 1428361
anders.jonsson@miun.se
Britt Edlund
Secretary
+46 (0)10 1428071
britt.edlund@miun.se