Reindeer - Animal, Livelihood and Culture (5cr)

Code: R601ML91-3001

General information

Enrollment: 16.11.2020 - 10.01.2021; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 11.01.2021 - 31.03.2021; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 0 cr

Virtual portion: 5 cr

RDI portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Distance learning

Unit: Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agronomist

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 0 - 50

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Agriculture and Rural Industries

Teachers: Kirsi Muuttoranta

Teacher in charge: Kirsi Muuttoranta

Course: R601ML91

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You become familiar with reindeer as an animal, reindeer husbandry, owners and cooperatives. You learn about the reindeer herding year, nutrition, breeding and economics in reindeer husbandry. You identify reindeer products and reindeer as a source of culture. You understand the relationship of reindeer husbandry and other livelihoods (e.g. tourism, forestry, agriculture) in the north. You identify the reindeer husbandry adaptions in changing environment.

Accomplishment methods

The study module will be implemented online on Moodle Learning Environment and Adobe Connect. The course consists of lectures (recorded lessons and Adobe Connect contact lessons), independent studies and group work online.

Content

The course has nine modules.
1. Reindeer as an animal
2. Reindeer husbandry, owners and cooperatives
3. Reindeer herding year
4. Work in reindeer herding
5. Reindeer nutrition and breeding
6. Reindeer products and economics in reindeer husbandry
7. Reindeer in changing environment
8. Reindeer husbandry and other livelihoods
9. Reindeer as a source of culture

Location and time

Spring 2021

Teaching methods

Online course

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass/Fail
The assessment of the course: the groups hand in a portfolio based on the instructions available in Moodle.