University Centre of the Westfjords
Haskolasetur Vestfjaraa
April 2009 Dear William T. Hogarth:
I am writing to inform you of an exciting opportunity
here at the University Centre of the Westfjords,
Iceland. Our cross disciplinary Master's program in Coastal and Marine Management offers courses to external individuals and student groups. We offer a wide range oftimely
and essential courses related
to the management and health of our oceans and coastal areas. As a member of NAML, you may find our courses to be of interest to any students working in your lab. Please distribute these brochures to students who are interested in further coursework. Our students and professors come from all around the world, creating a unique and stimulating learning environment
with international
perspective.
English is the program's language of instruction.
Admission into a three-week course will be determined by committee, which will take into account the student's coursework and work experience. We look forward to working together to provide students with the best educational opportunties available.
Thank you and Bestfjardakvedja - Best Fjords Wishes
Andrea RC Kasper
[email protected]
Iceland
Suourqata 12 400 isafjorour
www.hsvesUs (354) 450 3040
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Hask6lasetur Vestfjarcla University Centre of the Westfjords
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Academic experience on the edge of Europe The University Centre of the Westfjords offers full service for travel courses, study tours, field schools, and other travel study programs organized by universities and institutions. Iceland is an exciting destination for visiting students in all fields of study. The breathtaking nature of the Westfjords and the rich cultural heritage, with the Icelandic Sagas as a centre piece, offer many exhilarating learning and recreation opportunities. We make all arrangements for study tours, both ready-made tours and tailor-made tours, based on the needs of each university or institution. Please visit www.hsvest.is for further information or contact
[email protected]
"Our group of fifteen U.S. university students was hosted by the University Centre ofthe Westfjords as a part of a program studying renewable energy in Iceland. In the Westfjords we hoped to see how energy principles we had learned about elsewhere were actually applied. The program was a great success; the small scale and accessibility of the area make it an ideal setting for such a study. The University Centre did a great job organizing the program, local people were very friendly and available to our students, and of course the scenery Is spectacular. We will be returning to the Westijords in the future." Dave Timmons Academic Director World Learning, SIT Study Abroad Program "Students participating In the Icelandic Field School 2007 (a summer course organized by the Department of Icelandic Language and literature, University of Manitoba, In cooperation with the University of Iceland and the University Centre of the Westfjords), traveled around the country, spending time in Reykjavik, in the Westfjords, up north and in the East Fjords. They did not hesitate when rating their experience In the Westfjords as the highlight of the summer course. As the organizer of the IFS, I fully agree with the students, thanks to the exceptionally professional, profound and creative cooperation with the University Centre of the Westfjords." Dr. Birna Bjarnad6ttlr Acting Head Chair Department of Icelandic, University of Manitoba
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Three-Week Courses in Iceland Classes in English for international students Coastal and Marine Management is a cross-disciplinary master's program at the University Centre of the Westfjords. Each course in the program is taught intensively over a three-week period. Courses are open to external participants, including individuals and student groups. The program is taught in English, and both students and instructors come from all around the world. At the gates of the Arctic The seaside community of Isafjor(Jur will welcome you warmly to the cool of the sub-arctic. The small-town atmosphere makes it easy to settle in and meet people. The remote and exciting Westfjords are a rich field for research and case studies, and coursework places local conditions in their global context. Hands-on learning and field trips around the region playa large role in the University Centre's courses.
The University Centre of the Westfjords is always at students' service for assistance with accommodation and other practical matters. For further information, see www.hsvest.is or contact
[email protected] Spring • Coastal and Marine Politics and Policy • Climate Changes and Policy • Fisheries Management, Policy and Development • Conflict Resolution in Resource Management • Ecological and Management Strategy Modeling • Marine Transportation • Aquaculture • Human Ecology Summer • Chemistry and Contamination In the Coastal Zone • Evaluating Variations in Population and Communities • Planning of Coastal and Marine Regions • On the Law of the Sea and the Environment • Introduction to Marine Technology • Environmental Impact Assessment and Sustainabllity in Marine Systems • Tourism Policy and Planning in Coastal Areas • Geographical Information Systems • Coastal and Marine Conservation • Energy and Materials Management
