École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Global Arctic

Taught in English

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

Matthias Finger

Instructor: Matthias Finger

4.8

(37 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
24 hours to complete
3 weeks at 8 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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There are 5 modules in this course

What's included

1 video5 readings

This first week aims to overlook the different effects of the climate change in the Arctic. And vice-versa, we will introduce and evaluate the effects of a warmer Arctic on the rest of the planet. Besides, lectures will raise consequences on the biodiversity and negative outcomes with pollutants in the Arctic region.

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8 videos7 readings5 quizzes1 peer review1 discussion prompt4 plugins

In this second week, lecturers will expose various types of Arctic resources. Indeed, this week will highlight different resources exploited (fisheries, mining and so on) and the rush for new ones including tourism and O&G.

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8 videos7 readings6 quizzes1 peer review4 plugins

This third week will tackle historical perception of the Arctic in the frame of the Anthropocene era. From early colonization under the Viking rule until the Chinese Polar Silk Road project, lectures will guide you through this evolving and transforming image and significance to the world.

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7 videos6 readings4 quizzes1 peer review1 discussion prompt3 plugins

Lectures in this fourth week will introduce the different stakeholders shaping the Arctic governance. Overall, lecturers will highlight the interdependency between the Arctic and the global governance and how it interact each other.

What's included

8 videos7 readings5 quizzes1 peer review4 plugins

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4.8 (12 ratings)
Matthias Finger
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
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