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Unis|Course Catalogue 1 COURSE UNIS| CATALOGUE the university centre in svalbard 2012-2013 2 UNIS | ARCTIC SCIENCE FOR GLOBAL CHALLENGES UNIS | ARCTIC SCIENCE FOR GLOBAL CHALLENGES 3 INTRODUCTION | 4 map over svalbard ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | 5 HOW TO APPLY | 7 moffen | ACADEMIC MATTERS | 7 nordaustlandet | ÅsgÅrdfonna | PRACTICAL INFORMATION | 8 newtontoppen | ny-Ålesund | safety | 8 pyramiden | prins Karls | THE UNIS CAMPUS | forland | 8 barentsØya | UNIVERSITY OF THE ARCTIC | longyearbyen | 9 barentsburg | COURSES AT UNIS | isfJord radio | 10 sveagruva | ARCTIC BIOLOGY (AB) | 13 EDGEØYA | storfJorden | ARCTIC GEOLOGY (AG) | 29 hornsund | ARCTIC GEOPHYSICS (AGF) | 67 ARCTIC TECHNOLOGY (AT) SVALBARD | | 85 GENERAL COURSES | 105 4 UNIS | ARCTIC SCIENCE FOR GLOBAL CHALLENGES UNIS | ARCTIC SCIENCE FOR GLOBAL CHALLENGES 5 Semester studies are UNIS OFFERS BACHELOR-, MASTER AND PhD courses available at Bachelor LEVEL COURSES in: level (two courses AT unis | providing a total of ARCTIC BIOLOGY (AB) 30 ECTS). At Master ARCTIC GEOLOGY (AG) and PhD level UNIS offers 3-15 ECTS courses lasting from ARCTIC GEOphYsiCS (AGF) a few weeks to a full semester. In the 2012-2013 academic year, UNIS will be offering altogether 83 courses. An over- ARCTIC TEChnOLOGY (AT) INTRODUCTION view is found in the course table (pages 10-11). The University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS) is the world’s STUDENTS Admission to courses AcaDEMic reQUireMents: northernmost higher education institution, located in at UNIS requires that About 400 students from all over the world attend courses ADMISSION Department of Arctic Biology: Longyearbyen at 78º N. UNIS offers high quality research the applicant is en- annually at UNIS. About half of the students come from 60 ECTS within general natural science, of which 30 ECTS based courses at Bachelor-, Master-, and PhD level in Arctic rolled at Bachelor-, abroad and English is the official language at UNIS. The REQUIREMENTS | within the field of biology Biology, Arctic Geology, Arctic Geophysics and Arctic Tech- Master- or PhD level international setting and the small and intimate campus, nology. at a Norwegian institution of higher education, a Scandinavian makes UNIS a unique destination that provides students Department of Arctic Geophysics: institution of higher education or a NOKUT (The Norwegian hands-on experience in Arctic studies. The student evalu- 90 ECTS within the field of mathematics, physics or geo- UNIS’ geographical position provides unique advantages, Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) approved inter- ations show that students rate their UNIS experience as physics enabling students and faculty to use the High Arctic nature national institution of higher education. awesome. as laboratory, arena for observations and data collection. Department of Arctic Geology: Most courses include fieldwork and/or excursions. Applicants must also fulfill discipline/academic require- 60 ECTS within general natural science, of which 30 ECTS SCIENTIFIC STAFF ments and, where applicable, any additional course require- within the field of geology/geosciences HisTORY UNIS’ staff consist currently of about 20 professors and ments set by UNIS. associate professors, 23 adjunct professors and over UNIS was established in 1993 to provide university level Department of Arctic Technology: 140 guest lecturers who specialize in Arctic issues. UNIS Note on safety: UNIS has strict safety guidelines that must education in the Arctic, to carry out high quality research, 60 ECTS within the field of mathematics, physics, mechanics researchers collaborate with Norwegian and foreign be followed when students and staff are in the field. The and to contribute to the development of Svalbard as an or chemistry research institutions and are involved in a large number safety aspects of the fieldwork will be part of the admission international research platform. UNIS is a share-holding of joint research projects. As a result, there are excellent evaluation process. company, owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Education MASTER AND PHD LEVEL opportunities for UNIS students to get involved in a wide and Research. (300- AND 800-LEVEL COURSES) range of exciting research projects. BACHELOR LEVEL (200 LEVEL COURSES) The applicant must be enrolled in a relevant Master or PhD UNIS offers a quality based educational system recognized program at his/her home institution. by the Norwegian authorities. EDUCATION STRATEGY FUll tiME seMester stUDY (30 ECTS). • UNIS offers cutting edge research- and field based The applicant must be enrolled in a Bachelor program at his/ Note: You might also find relevant courses in other UNIS In 2011 UNIS signed a formal agreement with all the Norwegian education in Arctic science and provides students her home institution. departments than your program department. universities to further strengthen cooperation and to ensure state of the art research infrastructure. that UNIS courses complement the education provided by • UNIS offers an international educational setting UNIS arranges some interdisciplinary courses each term at the Norwegian mainland universities. DOinG PARTS OF A MASTER/PHD AT UNIS: that motivates excellence in academic achievements. Bachelor level. See the course table for more information. • UNIS shall be an active partner in the international A student who has been accepted as a Master or PhD networks of Arctic universities, promoting student ex- student at his/her home educational institution may carry change programs. out parts of his/her Master or PhD at UNIS. This requires a separate application and an academic contact person at UNIS. Guidelines are found at www.unis.no/studies under “Admission”. 6 UNIS | ARCTIC SIENCE FOR GLOBAL CHALLENGES 7 Longyearbyen is on top of literally on top of the world! the world HOW TO | Photo: Eva Therese Jenssen APPLY | 1 Register your preliminary application online at: AppLICATION DEADLinES www.unis.no. Autumn semester: April 15 Spring semester: October 15 2 An application form will then be sent to your registered e-mail. Note: Some Master/PhD courses may have extended deadlines. Complete your application by returning the applica- 3 tion form and required documentation to UNIS. ThE ADmissiON PROCEDURE 4 You have to attach official credentials when submit- UNIS will notify all applicants about the status of their ting the application form. Application forms that application (“accepted”, “on waiting list” or “declined”) do not contain the required documentation will not about 5-7 weeks after the application deadline. be considered in the admission process. Note: Students on waiting lists should be prepared to Only certified copies of original transcripts and accept an admission offer on short notice. 5 diplomas are accepted. Official translation to Norwegian or English is required. ACADEMIC MATTERS | ACADEMIC CALENDAR International students will be matriculated at the Univer- Autumn semester 2012: July – December sity of Tromsø if no other arrangements have been made. Spring semester 2013: January – June The registration process will take place after you have ar- rived at UNIS. CREDITS AND GRADES DEADLinE FOR SEMESTER REGisTRATION UNIS uses the European Credit Transfer System, ECTS for credits. One semester of full-time study is 30 ECTS and one Autumn semester: September 1 year is 60 ECTS. UNIS follows the ECTS standard grading Spring semester: February 1 system, with a descending scale from A (top mark) to E for pass and F for fail. Semester registration requires payment of the semester fee within the registration deadline. Currently the semester In order to pass a course at UNIS the student must pass all fee is NOK 420 (ca. 55 Euro). Students who fail to register assessments that are part of the course. within the deadline will not be registered for the exams. Mandatory assignments: Please note that most courses TRAnsCRIPTS AND CERTIFICATES include mandatory activities (fieldwork, lab work, etc.), that UNIS does not issue official grade transcripts as UNIS is a must be completed and approved in order for a student to university centre and not accredited to provide academic take the final exam. See course descriptions for details. degrees. A transcript can be issued upon request by the Norwegian university in which the student is registered at. REGisTRATION AND MATRICULATION aRCTIC Dette er en bildetekst som Students admitted to UNIS, who are enrolled at other Nor- TECHNOLOGY skal følge overskriften. Her UNIS COURSES AS PART OF YOUR skriver du en bildetekst. wegian universities, will remain registered at these univer- uniVERSITY EDUCATION STUDENTS... | Photo by: Ola Normann sities. These students must pay the semester fee and reg- We recommend all our students to get their UNIS courses ister for exams at their home university. This procedure can approved by their home institution in advance. be done from UNIS. 8 UNIS | ARCTIC SCIENCE FOR GLOBAL CHALLENGES 9 practical UNIS is located in the the Svalbard Svalbard Science Centre. Science Centre information | | Photo: Nils Petter Dale ACADEMIC EXPEnsES ACCOmmODATION There is no tuition fee, but currently a semester fee of NOK The student housing facilities in Longyearbyen is owned 420 (ca. 55 Euro). If you are on an overnight scientific cruise, and administered by the Student Welfare Organization in fieldwork or excursion you will have to pay a fee of NOK 200 Tromsø (SiTø). The student housing is located in Nybyen, per day for food. about 3 km from the UNIS campus. Please note that there is no public transportation system in Longyearbyen. FinANCinG
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