AS-227 Applied Arctic field leadership (5 ECTS)
ID:
AS-227
CREDITS:
5 ECTS
COURSE PERIOD:
Autumn and spring semester, (January – May / June), annually
| Grade: | Passed – not passed |
| Language of instruction and examination: | English |
| Credit reduction/overlap | None |
| Course materials: | Students will receive the reading list at the start of the course |
| Course cost: | None |
Course requirements:
The course is not open for application. The course is mandatory for students enrolled in the Arctic Nature Guide-study arranged by UiT – The Arctic University of Norway.
Academic content:
The course is taught in parallel with other courses in the Arctic Nature Guide study. It is mainly practically oriented but also includes a theoretical approach. It comprises field excursions and teaching in varied nature of the Arctic. The course aims to gradually build up the students’ expertise of travelling in the Arctic nature.
The structure is module based.
Module 1 – Sea ice safety 3 days
- Theory and practical training in travelling safely on sea ice
- Planning
- Procedures
- Organization / travel with groups on sea ice
- Practical training in self-rescue buddy-rescue and use of safety equipment
Module 2 – Snowmobile course 2 days:
- Review of laws and regulations
- Training on driving a snowmobile in changing terrain
- Routines and procedures for leading larger groups on snowmobiles
Module 3 – Maritime 2 days
- Planning of trips
- Knowledge of safety equipment
- Rescue procedures
Learning outcome:
Knowledge
Upon completing the course, the students:
- have broad knowledge on moving on sea ice on snowmobile in Arctic nature context
- is familiar with small scale maritime operations and rescue procedures
Skills
Upon completing the course, the students:
- can master travelling on snowmobiles
- can assess sea ice thickness and safety related to travelling on sea ice
- can master self- and buddy rescue techniques
- Can find, assess, and refer to relevant information related to safety in the contexts of snowmobile travelling, sea ice and small-scale maritime trips
General competences
Upon completing the course, the student:
- has insight into how to plan and execute safe travels in Arctic context on snowmobiles
- Can plan and carry out trips in the Arctic related to snowmobiles, sea ice and small-scale maritime trips
Learning activities:
A large part of the course takes place outdoors and includes practical exercises in addition to classroom lectures, and discussions.
Total lecture hours: 15 hours
Total seminar hours: 15 hours
Excursions: 3 days
Compulsory learning activities:
- mandatory attendance in all field trips and courses, including preparation and follow-up work
- approved participation and passing the snowmobile and sea ice course
All compulsory learning activities must be approved in order to be registered for the each module assessment and all must be passed to have a final grade.
Assessment:
| Method | Percentage of final grade |
| 3 oral presentations (one for each module) | 100 % (33,3 % each) |