Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27
An introduction to landscape and associated conflicts by using the Cairngorm National Park as the setting. Visits to sporting estates, forests (plantation and semi-natural), farms, river management, ski centres and national nature reserves are used to exemplify the complex relationships between semi-natural and management environments and the people that occupy and use them.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 7.5 credits (3.75 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course considers not just the current and past land-uses on Deeside but also places this in the context of future changes as a consequence of environmental changes and economics. The course also addresses the impact of the National Park in local, national and international context.
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This is a four day residential field course.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
There are two assessments for this course. The first is a numerical mapping exercise on land capability (25%) and the second assessment is an essay (75%).
This will be in the form of discussion groups.
Written feedback will be given on MyAberdeen.
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