Study guide 2013/2014

Contents

Welcome to the University of Oslo The University of Oslo Studying in Oslo Student life Academic system Exchange & cooperation programmes Application and admission Masters degree programmes The Norwegian Quota Scheme Course Catalogue

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Welcome to the University of Oslo

Knowledge is the key to a better life for all. As a new international student at the University of Oslo, you are embarking on a journey towards new knowledge.

The University of Oslo is a leading European university and the oldest and largest university in Norway. Academic excellence and researchdriven learning will be core elements of your life as a student at our institution. We hope that your journey will be rewarding and that you will experience that knowledge changes everything.

Ole Petter Ottersen Rector

Gunn-Elin Aa. Bjrneboe University Director

01 From the Welcome Ceremony held each August at the University square downtown in Oslo.

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The University of Oslo

The University of Oslo is a renowned institution with strong academic traditions which offers high quality education and research. As a student you will have access to all of this in the beautiful city of Oslo.

A leading European university The University of Oslo (UiO) was founded in 1811, and is Norways oldest, premier, and largest institution of higher education. UiO has contributed substantially to research, innovation, and education in and outside of Norway.
The University of Oslo offers degree programmes within eight faculties: Theology, Law, Medicine, Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Dentistry, Social Sciences, and Education. We offer more than 800 courses taught in English at all levels, and 40 Masters degree programmes are taught in English. Students at the University of Oslo have access to excellent lecture and university library facilities; the the awardwinning library building has become a popular meeting place. Students at UiO live and learn in a positive and inclusive learning environment.

A research university The University of Oslo is Norways largest research institution. Basic research constitutes the cornerstone of the Universitys ongoing development as a research university of high international standing. We believe that excellence in research is a prerequisite for quality in university education, and that it is the key to the research communitys ability to provide relevant responses to current challenges, to contribute to innovation, and to engage in public and international issues.
The University of Oslo coordinates eight Centres of Excellence (SFF), a Centre for Research-based Innovation, seven Marie Curie Training Sites, three of Norways foremost museums as well as a decentralised centre with nodes in Troms and Oslo. Our research groups have been given the SFF-title for a period of ten years, and UiOs first three SFFs were established in 2003.

Nobel Prize laureates Four researchers at the University of Oslo has been rewarded with Nobel prizes for their research, more than all the other Norwegian universities.
Ragnar Frisch (1895-1973) was awarded the very first Nobel Prize in Economics in 1969. Odd Hassel (1897-1981) was awarded the 1969 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Ivar Giver (1929- ) received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1973. Trygve Haavelmo (1911-99) won the Nobel Prize for his work in Econometrics.

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Facts and figures

The University of Oslo
Students PhD students Staff Faculties Museums Library Holdings Operating Budget Nobel Prize Winners Ranking, Shanghai 27 600 2823 7094 8 3 3.6 mill 6.1 billions (NOK) 4 no. 75 (World)

01 With over 27000 students and 300 student organisations you are bound to meet new friends. 02 As a student at UiO you will be surrounded by beautiful architecture in a green environment. Here, the university library. 03 The Faculty of Law lies in downtown Oslo.

International university Over 10 % of the student population at the University of Oslo has an international background. Oslo is an international capital with people and culture from all over the world.

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Studying in Oslo
The capital of Norway is welcoming, vibrant, and cosmopolitan. Oslo offers a varied cultural life and easy access to outdoor experiences on the coast, in the forests, and in the mountains.

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UiO in Oslo The University of Oslos original campus is located in the city centre, adjacent to the Royal Palace and the Parliament. The main campus of Blindern, just minutes by subway, tram, or bicycle from the heart of Oslo, offers proximity to the forests and hills surrounding the city and affords wonderful views of the Oslo Fjord. As most Norwegians speak English, it is easy to find ones way around. The city of everything Oslo is smaller than most capitals, but offers all the cultural activities one expects to find in a capital as well as the beautiful nature surrounding the city and the University. The Norwegian capital is home to almost 600 000 inhabitants, and over 10 % of the entire population of Norway. Among Oslos 60 000 students, almost 75 % come from outside Oslo. Fjord city The city of Oslo lies at the end of the 100 km Oslo Fjord and is surrounded by sea, forests, and hills. You can reach many of the 40 islands in the Oslo Fjord by boat from downtown Oslo. The climate in Oslo is milder than the latitude suggests, and in the summertime the temperature normally

exceeds 20C. Yet, the winters are cold enough to make Oslo a popular venue for skiing.

Green and fresh Oslos many parks cover over 8 km2 of the city. Over 50 % of the city area of Oslo is covered by forest and parks, and there are hundreds of lakes within the city limits.
With public transport, you can quickly and easily reach Oslomarka, the forested and hilly areas surrounding Oslo. Here you can go hiking, skiing, kajakking, camping, swimming, and explore the forests surrounding the city by bike.

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03 01 The city of Oslo lies at the end of the 100 km Oslo Fjord and is surrounded by sea, forests and hills. 02 The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet. Oslo Opera House is a landmark at the top of the Oslo Fjord. The spectacular building is designed by the Norwegian architectural firm Snhetta. 03 Oslomarka. Vast forested hills surrounding Oslo. Ideal for outdoor activity after a short ride on public transport. 04 Ski enthusiast? In Oslomarka you can indulge in more than 350 kilometers of prepared trails. 05 Oslo lies in the south-eastern part of Norway, and is a perfect venue for discovering the rest of the country.

Experience Norway from Oslo In Oslo you can combine high-quality education with unforgettable outdoor experiences, both winter and summer. Norway is known for its outstanding nature, and all of this is easily accessible from Oslo.
You can travel to see the Aurora Borealis (Northern lights), experience the midnight sun, and discover the beautiful fjords and mountains all over the country. Students in Norway love the fresh air, quiet atmosphere, clean water and vast areas of space and nature.
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There is so much more to being a student than studying. More than 300 active student associations, societies, and organisations contribute to a rich and varied social life for students at the University of Oslo.

General facilities The University of Oslos lecture rooms, laboratories, and computer labs are well-equipped and maintained, and the study facilities include state-of-the-art libraries and a wireless network zone for portable computer users. International students often comment positively on the availability and approachability of teachers. Start with friendships At the beginning of each semester you are introduced to a Buddy a student who has taken responsibility for introducing the University of Oslo and the city to new students. When joining a Buddy group, you quickly get to know new students during the first week of your stay.
Every semester, the University of Oslo arranges a special events programme for international students, such as museum tours, hiking trips, ski courses, film evenings, and the weekly International Coffee Hour. The International Coffee Hour is a popular meeting place for international and Norwegian students and is held every Friday from 16.00 to 18.00 at the student house Chateau Neuf.

Student organisations and democracy Founded in 1813, the Norwegian Student Society, based in the student building Chateau Neuf, is Norways oldest student association. It offers concerts, lectures, improvised theatre, club concepts, parties, exhibitions, and courses. Chateau Neuf has its own library, reading room, caf, and restaurant.
As an international student at the University of Oslo, you become a member of ISU an independent, democratic, non-profit organisation run for and by international students. ISU publishes a newsletter and arranges academic and social events. Student democracy at the University of Oslo is organised on many levels, from members of the Student Parliament to student representatives at the department level. Norwegian law ensures students 20 % of the members on boards and committees at the university.

Stay in shape and eat well You can choose among 60 different sports activities in four trainingcentres offered by the SiO Student Sports, ranging from basketball, swimming, squash to climbing, dance and yoga. You can get a customized, individual training programme, participate in group training, and get-started classes.
At UiO you can eat at more than 40 oncampus restaurants and cafes with a varied selection of menus at studentfriendly prices.

part-time work permit. International students are allowed to work maximum 20 hours per week. The University of Oslo does not control sources of student funding and can not assist students financially. Cost of living grants are only awarded to international students accepted for scholarship programmes. For more information, see uio.no/english/studentlife

Budget and living costs The national currency in Norway is the Norwegian kroner (NOK), and 1 is approximately 8 NOK. To give you an idea of the living expenses for a student in Norway, we have put together a modest budget.
There are no tuition fees at the University of Oslo. There is a semester registration fee of NOK 440 and a copy fee of NOK 100. Student housing is reasonably priced, and students under 30 are entitled to reduced fares on public transport. Most social events on campus are either free of charge or offered at student-friendly prices. International students with satisfactory study progression may be able to apply for a

Student Housing All international students will receive guidelines on how to book student housing after admission. International students are given priority, provided they follow these guidelines.

Facts
Budget and living costs
Total: Transport: Housing: Food: Books and supplies: Other expenses: NOK 50 000 3 000 15 000 15 000 5 000 12 000 for one semester (approximately 7 000)

Health and counselling The campus has student health centres with general practitioners, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists and dentists. There is also a team of professional counselors to whom students can turn for advice in academic, financial or personal matters.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday every week is filled with exciting activities for students at the University of Oslo.

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Academic system
The University of Oslo offers courses and Masters degree programmes taught in English, in a wide variety of subject areas.

Study programmes A study programme is a continuous course of study comprised of courses and course groups. The length of study programmes depend on the degree to which they lead.
The University of Oslo currently offers more than 40 Masters degree programmes taught entirely in English. The University does not currently offer any Bachelors degree programmes taught in English.

assignments. The grading system conforms to the ECTS standard, with a descending scale from A to E for passes and F for fail. An average of C or higher is required for admission to a Masters degree programme.

European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). A full semester workload amounts to 30 credits. The study programmes consist of courses that are normally worth 10 ECTS credits each.

01 10 % of the student population at UiO is international. 02 The buildings at UiO are beautiful. Here the pendulum at the Physics Building.

Programmes for international applicants An international student at the UiO is normally a student with a residence permit for study purposes in Norway: Masters degree programmes Tuition for Masters degree programmes at the University of Oslo is free, but students must document their ability to cover their own living expenses. See page 16. Exchange students The University of Oslo has exchange agreements with universities around the world and participates in a number of international exchange programmes, such as Nordplus and Erasmus. Exchange students normally study at the University of Oslo for one or two semesters, and summer programmes are also available. Scholarships are also available under programmes such as Erasmus, Nordplus/Nordlys and the EEA Financial Mechanisms programme. See page 14.

Academic calendar The academic year at most faculties at the University of Oslo is divided into two semesters:
Autumn semester: Spring semester: August December January June

cation in Norway. Quota Scheme applicants come from universities/institutions that have formal cooperation agreements with the University of Oslo. Quota applicants may apply for selected Masters degree programmes and PhD programmes. For more information, see page 20.

Courses offered in English The University of Oslo offers courses in English both at Bachelors and at Masters degree levels. The courses offered in English are aimed particularly at exchange students. Teaching methods Teaching methods at UiO include lectures, seminars, laboratory work, workshops, group exercises, practical and problem-based learning and self study. Read more about the teaching method on the web sites of the courses you are interested in following. Academic performance Academic performance at the University of Oslo is assessed on the basis of participation, examinations, and term

The exact dates for the start and end of each semester vary from year to year and between study programmes. More detailed information will be provided with your letter of admission.

Bachelors degree programmes All Bachelors programmes at the University of Oslo are taught in Norwegian. Applicants with a valid Norwegian language proficiency test should apply through Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admission Service (NUCAS). For more information see samordnaopptak.no. This also applies to applicants who plan to take a Norwegian language test in the near future.
The University of Oslo normally offers a limited number of places for international applicants to Bachelors programmes. Admitted students must successfully complete a Norwegian language course that lasts up to one year before starting the programme. Please note that admission to Bachelors degree programmes for international applicants is under revision and may be subject to change. Updated information will be posted on uio.no/ english/studies/admission/bachelor.
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Courses and credit system All courses at the university have a unique code consisting of letters and numbers. The letters often reflect the courses subject area or the course name: ARA for example means Arabic, while BIO means biology. The numbers have four digits, where the first digit indicates the level of study for the course.
The credit system used for courses at the University of Oslo is based on the

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Course code
0000 level = 1000 level = 2000/3000 level = 4000/5000 level = 9000 level = Courses that are prerequisites for other courses Foundation courses at Bachelors level Advanced courses at Bachelors level Advanced courses reserved for the Masters level Advanced courses reserved for the PhD level

Quota scheme The Norwegian Quota Scheme is a funding scheme offered by the Norwegian government to students from developing countries, Central and Eastern Europe, and Central Asia, for studies at institutions of higher edu-

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Exchange & cooperation programmes

As an exchange student at our university, you may choose among more than 800 different courses taught in English. The University of Oslo also offers Norwegian language courses, as well as a broad range of Scandinavian Studies courses.

Bilateral agreements The University of Oslo has bilateral exchange agreements with more than 100 universities worldwide. Depending on the specifics of the agreement, bilateral exchange students may spend one or two semesters at the University of Oslo as part of their degree. Bilateral students may also follow Norwegian language courses at basic and advanced levels, and choose suitable subjects from our wide range of courses taught in English. Erasmus The Erasmus Life-long Learning programme offers student exchange opportunities within the European Union and the EEA area. The University of Oslo has taken part in Erasmus since 1991, and has signed more than 400 exchange agreements with approximately 200 partner universities in Europe. Erasmus students at the University of Oslo may choose from more than 800 courses taught in English, and may follow courses in Norwegian designed especially for international students. Nordplus/Nordlys Nordplus is a mobility programme for students at institutions of higher education in the Baltic and Nordic regions. Students from Nordic institutions that

do not have a Nordplus agreement with a counterpart at the University at Oslo may apply through the Nordlys exchange network. Nordic students who speak a Scandinavian language may also apply for courses from the Universitys entire course catalogue.

EEA Financial Mechanisms Programme The EEA Financial Mechanisms Programme offers study-abroad scholarships for students from selected countries in Eastern and Southern Europe. The University of Oslo accepts EEA scholarship students from institutions that have a prior exchange agreement with the University of Oslo. The scholarships are administered by local authorities in each eligible country, and application processes are different in the different countries. To find out if you can apply for an EEA scholarship, please contact the international office at your home institution. The International Summer School (ISS) Every summer the ISS welcomes approximately 550 students from around 90 countries to its six-week summer term. This diverse student body transforms the UiO campus into a global village, creating a unique international learning environment. The ISS offers

courses at the Bachelors level focusing on the Norwegian language and various aspects of Norwegian culture and society, as well as a number of Masters courses dealing with internationally relevant topics. In addition to its academic programme, the ISS offers an extensive array of excursions as well as cultural and social activities. A limited number of scholarships are available. For more information, see uio.no/english/ studies/summerschool

The Oslo Summer School in Comparative Social Science Studies The Oslo Summer School in Comparative Social Science Studies consists of several postgraduate research courses at the Faculty of Social Sciences. The main target group is doctoral students interested in comparative social science. In addition, researchers, research scholars, and MA students hoping to continue with advanced studies are welcome to apply. For more information, see sv.uio.no/english/research/ doctoral-degree/summer-school
For more information about the exchange programmes and other short programmes at the University of Oslo, please see uio.no/english/studies/admission/exchange/

The University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) The University Studies Abroad Consortium is a non-profit U.S. consortium that provides study-abroad opportunities. With USAC, students earn U.S. university credit and/or credits transferable to their home universities. The Norway programme offers students the opportunity to enroll as bilateral students at the University of Oslo in a wide range of courses taught in English. For further information, see usac.unr.edu Fulbright The U.S.-Norway Fulbright Foundation for Educational Exchange offers study grants for graduate students from the USA. Projects can be either full-time study or a combination of independent research and advanced courses or seminars. Fulbright students at the University of Oslo may follow most courses taught in English at the Masters and PhD levels. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program also offers English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) awards. Applicants to both programmes must be U.S. citizens at the time of their application.

Scandinavian Urban Studies Term (SUST) SUST is an interdisciplinary semester programme offered by The International Summer School, in partnership with the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA), to students from the USA who have completed their freshman year. The programme offers hands-on experience through field excursions and internships. SUST is offered every Spring and Autumn semester and examines the challenges and opportunities in the modern welfare states of Scandinavia. For more information, see hecua.org

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Application and admission

The University of Oslo has the largest number of international students of all the Norwegian universities. International students are accepted as full degree students or as exchange students.

Masters degree application process

Application deadline is 1 December.

Admission to Masters degree programmes Admission to Masters degree studies requires a completed Bachelors degree considered comparable to a Norwegian Bachelors degree. Some programmes may have additional admission requirements.
Please note that Quota Scheme applicants should come from universities/ institutions that have formal cooperation agreements with the University of Oslo. Quota applicants may apply for selected Masters degree programmes and PhD programmes. For more information, see uio.no/english/studies/admission/quota-scheme There are two deadlines: 1 December: international applicants (self-financing and Quota) 15 April: extended deadline for citizens from the EU/EEA area + citizens from Switzerland For more information, see uio.no/english/studies/admission/master

have admission twice a year. To see if you are eligible to become an exchange student at UiO, please contact the international office at your home institution. You apply through your home university, and local procedures and deadlines will vary according to each institution.

English language proficiency requirements All international students who are not native English speakers must document English language skills that are suitable for undergraduate or postgraduate studies.
The two most common, approved, tests: TOEFLTest of English as a Foreign Language, toefl.org IELTSInternational English Language Testing System, ielts.org Applicants should arrange to have their score sent directly to the University of Oslo. The TOEFL code number for the University of Oslo is 0756. For more information, see: Exchange students: uio.no/english/ studies/admission/exchange/english-requirements Masters degree students: uio.no/english/studies/admission

Documentation of finances Self-financing applicants and exchange students from outside the EU/EEA area must include documentation that they have app. NOK 100 000 per year (app. 13 000) with their application. Students applying for a 15-month Masters degree programme are required to show possession of app. NOK 140 000 (app. 19 000). It is critical that you provide proof of your financial means when you submit your application. For more information, see uio.no/english/studies/ admission/financing-requirements Declaration of acceptance All students who are accepted will receive a letter of admission and information about how to book student housing etc. Accepted students must complete the online declaration of acceptance form and reserve housing by the given deadline. International students are given priority to student housing, provided they follow the guidelines. Please note that this service does not extend to family members. For more information, see uio.no/english/ studies/new-student Residence permit All international students from outside of the EU/EEA need a residence permit during their stay in Norway. The process

of being granted a residence permit/visa for study purposes may take 8-12 weeks if all necessary documents are enclosed in the residence permit/visa application. You will receive detailed information about the residence permit application together with your letter of admission. For more information, see uio.no/english/ studies/new-student

International applicants

International Education Office

Registers all online applications by mid-December

Admissions Committee

International Education Office

Sends notification of admission result to all applicants April

Check if you are eligible to apply: uio.no/english/studies/admission/master/

Processes formally qualified applications for the special entrance requirements mid-February April

Submit your online application between 1 October and 1 December

Files all supporting documents by mid-December Ranks qualified applicants for each programme April Sends admissions letters by 30 April

Submit all supporting documents between 1 October and 1 December

Sends confirmation e-mail to all applicants mid-December

Processes applications for formal requirements midDecember mid-February EU/EEA applicants may apply by 15 April; other dates for the application process apply. See uio.no/english/studies/admission/master

Sends e-mail to applicants who did not meet the formal requirements mid-December mid-February

Admission to exchange programmes Exchange students study at the University of Oslo for one or two semesters, and most exchange programmes

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Masters degree programmes (1.5 or 2 years)

Masters degree programmes have a duration of 1.5 or 2 years (90 or 120 credits), and include a major independent, written work.

Masters degree programmes taught in English Humanities

3159 3193 3178 3176 3324 3196 3161 3304 3270 3272 3269 3322 Masters of Philosophy in Nordic Media Masters of Philosophy in Culture, the Environment, and Sustainability Masters of Philosophy in English Language Masters of Philosophy in English Literature Masters of Philosophy in Gender Studies Masters of Philosophy in Ibsen Studies Masters of Philosophy in Nordic Viking and Medieval Culture Masters of Philosophy in Asian and African Studies: Chinese Society and Politics Masters of Philosophy in Asian and African Studies: East Asian Culture and History Masters of Philosophy in Asian and African Studies: East Asian Linguistics Masters of Philosophy in Asian and African Studies: Modern Japan Masters of Philosophy in Asian and African Studies: Sanskrit

Mathematics and Natural Sciences

3183 3331 3332 3333 3188 3313 3194 3273 3275 3274 3276 3243 3241 3190 3189 3293 Masters of Science in Astronomy Masters of Science in Biology: Marine Biology and Limnology Masters of Science in Biology: Toxicology Masters of Science in Biology: Ecology and Evolution Masters of Science in Chemistry Masters of Science in Computational Science and Engineering: Computational Science Masters of Science in Geosciences: Environmental Geology and Geohazards Masters of Science in Geosciences: Geology Masters of Science in Geosciences: Geophysics Masters of Science in Geosciences: Meteorology and Oceanography Masters of Science in Geosciences: Petroleum Geology and Petroleum Geophysics Masters of Science in Geosciences: Physical Geography, Hydrology and Geomatics Masters of Science in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Masters of Science in Materials, Energy, and Nanotechnology Masters of Science in Mathematics Masters of Science in Masters of Science in Modelling and Data Analysis: Finance, Insurance, and Risk Masters of Science in Modelling and Data Analysis: Statistics and Data Analysis Masters of Science in Molecular Biosciences: Biochemistry Masters of Science in Molecular Biosciences: Physiology Masters of Science in Molecular Biosciences: Molecular Biology Masters of Science in Physics: Biophysics and Medical Physics

3338 3339 3340 3341 3342 3343 3344 3242

Masters of Science in Physics: Computational Physics Masters of Science in Physics: Electronics Masters of Science in Physics: Didactic Physics Masters of Science in Physics: Condensed Matter Physics Masters of Science in Physics: Space Physics and Atmospheric Physics Masters of Science in Physics: Subatomic Physics Masters of Science in Physics: Theoretical Physics Masters of Science in Physics of Geological Processes

Social Sciences
3171 3173 3157 3197 Masterss of Philosophy in Economics Masters of Philosophy in Peace and Conflict Studies Masters of Philosophy in Development Geography Masters of Philosophy in Psychology: Cognitive Neuroscience

Masters degree programmes offered in Norwegian to international applicants

For applicants who meet the Norwegian language proficiency requirements. For more information, see uio.no/english/studies/ admission/master/norwegian-master.html 3327 3320 3267 3326 3301 3329 3330 Master i Lingvistikk Master i Norrn filologi (studieretning) Master i Nordisk sprk (studieretning) Master i Nordisk litteratur (studieretning) Master i Norsk som andresprk (studieretning) Master i Retorikk og kommunikasjon (studieretning) Master i Keltisk sprk og litteratur (studieretning)

Religion and Theology

3155 3200 Masters of Philosophy in Intercontextual Theology Masters of Philosophy in Religious Roots of Europe

Information Technology and Informatics

3305 3306 3307 3310 3311 3346 3309 3302 Masters of Science in Informatics: Design, Use, Interaction Masters of Science in Informatics: Language and Communication Masters of Science in Informatics: Nanoelectronics and Robotics- Nanoelectronics Masters of Science in Informatics: Nanoelectronics and Robotics Robotics and Intelligent Systems Masters of Science in Informatics: Nanoelectronics and Robotics- Signal Processing Masters of Science in Informatics: Programming and Networks Masters of Science in Informatics: Technical and Scientific Applications Masters of Science in Network and System Administration

Education
3151 3154 3168 Masters of Philosophy in Comparative and International Education Masters of Philosophy in Special Needs Education Masters of Philosophy in Higher Education Erasmus Mundus Masters in Special and Inclusive Education*

Law
3167 3165 3166 3152 Masters of Laws in Information and Communication Technology Masters of Laws in Maritime Law Masters of Laws in Public International Law Masters of Philosophy in the Theory and Practice of Human Rights

3294 3334 3335 3336 3337

Health Sciences
3244 3153 Masters of Philosophy in Health Economics, Policy, and Management Masters of Philosophy in International Community Health

*For more information about admission to this programme, please contact the Faculty of Education (uv-studieinfo@uv.uio.no).

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The Norwegian Quota Scheme

The Norwegian Quota Scheme is a funding scheme offered by the Norwegian government to Masters degree students from developing countries, Central and Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.

Humanities
3109 3119 3130 3111 3345 Masters of Philosophy in Nordic Media Masters of Philosophy in Culture, the Environment, and Sustainability Masters of Philosophy in Ibsen Studies Masters of Philosophy in Nordic Viking and Medieval Culture Masters of Philosophy in East Asian Culture and History

Health Sciences
3103 Masters of Philosophy in International Community Health

For further information about admission requirements, deadlines and how to apply, see uio.no/ english/studies/admission/quota-scheme

Social Sciences
3323 Masters of Philosophy in Economics 3107 Masters of Philosophy in Development Geography

Law
3125 3117 3116 3102 Masters of Laws in Information and Communication Technology Masters of Laws in Maritime Law Masters of Laws in Public International Law Masters of Philosophy in the Theory and Practice of Human Rights

Religion and Theology

3105 3319 Masters of Philosophy in Intercontextual Theology Masters of Philosophy Religious Roots of Europe

Education
3101 3124 3104 Masters of Philosophy in Comparative and International Education Masters of Philosophy in Higher Education Masters of Philosophy in Special Needs Education

Mathematics and Natural Sciences

3263 3284 3289 3290 3283 3291 3281 Masters of Science in Chemistry Masters of Science in Geosciences: Environmental Geology and Geohazards Masters of Science in Geosciences: Geology Masters of Science in Geosciences: Geophysics Masters of Science in Geosciences: Meteorology and Oceanography Masters of Science in Geosciences: Petroleum Geology and Petroleum Geophysics Masters of Science in Geosciences: Physical Geography, Hydrology, and Geomatics

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Course Catalogue
Overview of courses at UiO given in English in 2011-2012. UiO offers more than 800 courses in English. For updated lists, please see uio.no Course Course Name ECTS JUS5440 JUS5450 JUS5520 JUS5530 JUS5540 JUS5560 JUS5570 JUS5610 JUS5630 JUS5640 JUS5650 JUS5660 JUS5670 JUS5680 JUS5710 JUS5730 JUS5831 JUS5850 JUS5852 JUS5910 JUS5911 JUS5912 ICTLECOMM ICTLTHESIS MARL5110 MARL5120 MARLSEMIN MARLTHESIS PILTHESIS HUMANITIES Culture, Religion, Asian Languages, Asian and African Studies Bachelors courses EAST2504 East Asia: Great Traditions JAP1501 Japans Politics and Society JAP2501 Japanese Popular Culture KOR1502 Korea: Philosophy and Religion KULH1492 Cultural Encounters - Historical Cases MAS2301 The Settlement of the North Atlantic MAS2303 Vinland Myth and reality REL3010 Anthropology of Buddhism Masters courses ARA4303 Modern Arabic Fiction and Dramatic Arts ARA4304 Contemporary Arabic Literature: Texts and Contexts ARA4506 Key Concepts of Arabic Language and Culture A Comparative Analysis EAL4010 East Asian Linguistics EAL4020 Topics in the History of East Asian Languages EAL4090 Masters thesis in East Asian linguistics EAL4110 Readings in East Asian Linguistics EAST4503 The Making of East Asian Modernities EAST4504 East Asia: Great traditions EAST4507 East Asia: Capital and Labour EAST4590 East Asia: Masters Degree thesis EAST4592 Masters Degree Thesis: East Asian studies (AAS 30 sp) HIN4010 Hindi Literature, Linguistics and Performance Studies JAP4110 Classical Japanese I JAP4510 Contemporary Japanese Popular Culture KIN4310 Approaches to the Study of Chinese civilization. Theories and Methodologies KIN4320 Topics in Chinese History and Thought KIN4330 Topics in Chinese Literature KIN4390 Masters Degree thesis in Chinese Civilization KIN4510 Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society and Politics. Theories and Methodologies KIN4520 Topics in Chinese Society and Politics KIN4590 Chinese: Masters Degree Thesis in Asian and African Studies EU Substantive Law Marine Insurance International Environmental Law Refugee and Asylum Law Public International Law International Constitutional Law and Democracy International Criminal Law Legal Information Systems and Regulatory Management Privacy and Data Protection Electronic Communications Law Enforcement and Dispute Resolution in a Digital Context Intellectual Property Law in the Information Society Electronic Commerce Law Internet Governance International Human Rights Law: Institutions and Procedures International Humanitarian Law (The Law of Armed Conflict) Law and Economics of the Environment and Natural Resources International Trade Law International Commercial Arbitration Womens Law and Human Rights International Climate Change and Energy Law Legal Writing and Oral Advocacy E-Commerce Law Masters Thesis Maritime Law: Safety, Competition and EU Maritime Law in Practice: Mock Trial Specialist Courses and Mock Trial Masters Thesis Masters thesis 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 15 30 10 10 15 30 30 KIN4591 KIN4593 KOS4000 KOS4001 KOS4002 MAS4301 MAS4303 REL4160 REL4170 REL4181 SAN4112 SAN4590 SAS4011 Masters Degree Thesis in Chinese Society and Politics Masters Degree Thesis in Chinese Society and Politcs (30 sp) Project Description for Asian and African Studies Foundational Issues for Asian and African Studies Fieldwork Method and Practice The Settlement of the North Atlantic Vinland Myth and reality The Anthropology of Buddhism Tibetan Literary Culture, Genres, and Language Historical Religious Texts Advanced Reading in Ancient Indian Languages II Masters Thesis: Sanskrit New Themes in South Asia Studies 60 30 10 10 10 10 10 10 20 20 10 60 5 ENG4160 ENG4190 ENG4310 ENG4321 ENG4340 ENG4344 ENG4345 ENG4361 ENG4365 ENG4366 ENG4367 ENG4369 ENG4373 ENG4374 ENG4375 ENG4390 ENG4391 ENG4472 ENG4473 ENG4516 ENG4517 NORAM4305 NORAM4507 NORAM4511 NORAM4550 NORAM4571 NORAM4590 SPR4103 Language and Settlement in England, ca. 400-1200 A.D. Masters Thesis in Languages: English Literary Theory in English Fantasy Literature Nineteenth-Century American Literature The Romantic Period The Victorian Period Colonial and Postcolonial Literature The Short Story in English Fiction and Film Shakespeare Reception Studies Multicultural American literature American Literature in the Fifties and Sixties British and American Modernism Masters Thesis in English Literature Writing a Thesis on a Literary Topic The Literary History of Sexuality World Literatures in English Northern Ireland The British Constitution Literature and Society in the United States and Canada American Womens History: Sexuality, Motherhood & Mission Research Seminar in International Migration and Ethnicity Studies Theory and Method in North American Studies Race and Racism in the United States Masters Thesis EAS Studies: North-American Studies Semantics and Philosophy 10 60 5 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 60 5 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 60 10 JOUR4421 MEVIT4000 MEVIT4091 MEVIT4100 MEVIT4130 MEVIT4220 MEVIT4300 MEVIT4640 MEVIT4800 MEVIT4895 MEVIT4896 MEVIT4899 MEVIT4991 Musicology MUS1401 Trends in International Journalism Masters Thesis Seminar Masters Mediatised Thesis in Media Science, with Presentation Nordic Media in an International Perspective Mediatized stories: Self-representations in Digital Storytelling Media and Globalisation Media Economics Mobile Media Design Perspectives and Methods in Media Research Conference Attendance with Presentation Work as a Research Assistant Self Composed Course Practical Masters Thesis in Media Science, with Presentation Norwegian Music for International Students 20 10 60 10 10 20 10 10 10 10 10 10 60 10 BIO4390 BIO4400 BIO4500 BIO4540 BIO4550 BIO5000 BIO9021 BIO9091 BIO9110 BIO9140 BIO9150 BIO9200 BIO9210 BIO9270 BIO9320 BIO9331 BIO9540 BIO9550 MNSES9100 Limnology II Marine Pelagic Ecology General Toxicology Human Toxicology Ecotoxicology Introductory Course for Masters Students Methods of Gradient Analysis Animal Behavioral 2 Ecological GIS modelling Life-history Strategies and Climate Effects Conservation and Management Biology Molecular Evolution Classification and Phylogeny Evolution and Language Systematics and Ecology of Marine Algae Marine Environmental Issues Human Toxicology Ecotoxicology Science, Ethics and Society 10 10 10 10 10 5 10 10 5 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 5

THEOLOGy Masters courses CONT4101 New Testament Contextual Theology, Jesus and the Kingdom of God CONT4504 Intercontextual Theology( I): Issues, Models and Theoretical Tools CONT4602 Masters Thesis CONT4605 Masters Thesis Seminar DIAK4230 Welfare State, Religion, and Values RESA4208 Interreligious Relations: Faith and Politics RRE4201 Early Christian Liturgy RRE4203 Minucius Felixs Octavius: Pagans and Christians, Dialogue and Polemic LAW Criminology and the Sociology of Law Bachelors courses KRIM2950 Torture , Terror and Rights Masters courses KRIM4950 Torture, Terror and Rights Human Rights Masters HUMR4504 HUMR5131 HUMR5140 HUMR5191 HUMR5200 HUMR5501 HUMR5503 HUMR5702

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Human Rights in Practice (10 credits) Introduction to the History, Philosophy and Politics of Human Rights (10 credits) Introduction to Human Rights Law (10 credits) Human Rights Methodology: Research, Analysis and Thesis (10 credits) Thesis in the Theory and Practice of Human Rights (30 credits) Ethnic Challenges to the Nation State: Studying Rights Perspective Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism: Striking a Balance? Human Rights and Development: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Theory and Tices

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Law Bachelors courses JUR1020 Introduction to the Norwegian Legal System JUR1230 International Commercial Law JUR1240 Comparative Private Law JUR1260 English Law of Contract JUR1310 EU Competition Law JUR140 Maritime Law JUR1440 EU Substantive Law JUR1450 Marine Insurance JUR1520 International Environmental Law JUR1530 Refugee and Asylum Law JUR1560 International Constitutional Law and Democracy JUR1630 Privacy, Data Protection and Lex Informatica JUR1640 Electronic Communications Law and Internet Governance JUR1710 International Human Rights Law: Institutions and Procedures JUR1730 International Humanitarian Law (The Law of Armed Conflict) JUR1910 Womens Law and Human Rights Masters courses JUS5101 Criminology JUS5230 International Commercial Law JUS5240 Comparative Private Law JUS5260 English Law of Contract JUS5310 EU Competition Law JUS5401 Maritime Law - Contracts JUS5402 Maritime Law: Liability and Insurance JUS5411 Petroleum Law

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European Languages, Literature, European and American Studies Bachelors courses ENG0111 English for International Students ENG1100 English Grammar, An Introduction ENG1103 English Phonetics and Intonation, An Introduction ENG1111 The English Language. Awareness and Writing Skills, An introduction ENG1303 British Literature, An introduction ENG1304 American Literature, An introduction ENG1505 British Civilisation, An introduction ENG2151 Systemic Functional Grammar, Introduction ENG2152 Varieties of English Texts ENG2154 Old English, Introduction ENG2155 Aspects of Chaucerian Language and Literature ENG2156 History of the English Language ENG2157 Semantics and Pragmatics ENG2158 Translation into English ENG2159 Accents of English in the British Isles ENG2160 Language and Settlement in England, ca. 400-1200 A.D. ENG2162 Contrastive and Learner Language Analysis ENG2163 Global English ENG2304 The Romantic Period ENG2305 The Victorian Period ENG2321 Colonial and Postcolonial Literature ENG2325 The Short Story in English ENG2326 Fiction and Film ENG2329 Reception Studies ENG2333 Multicultural American Literature ENG2334 American Literature in the Fifties and Sixties ENG2335 British and American Modernism ENG2340 Nineteenth-Century American Literature ENG2516 Northern Ireland ENG2517 The British Constitution ENG3100 Thesis course, English Language ENG3300 Thesis course, English Literature ENG3501 Thesis course, British Area Studies NORAM1500 American History NORAM1506 American Civilization: An Introduction NORAM1510 Introduction to American Studies NORAM2305 Literature and Society in the United States and Canada NORAM2571 Race and Racism in the United States NORAM2580 American Intellectual and Political History NORAM2582 America in the World NORAM3500 Thesis Course, North-American Studies Masters courses ENG4102 Phraseology in English ENG4103 Historical English Syntax ENG4104 Chaucer and the Manuscript Tradition ENG4110 Older English Philology and Literature ENG4151 Systemic Functional Grammar, Introduction ENG4152 Varieties of English Texts ENG4154 Old English, Introduction ENG4155 Aspects of Chaucerian Language and Literature ENG4156 History of the English Language ENG4157 Semantics and Pragmatics ENG4158 Translation into English ENG4159 Accents of English in the British Isles

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History, Archaeology and Conservation Studies Bachelors courses ARK2120 Hunters and Gatherers and Stone Age Technology ARK2410 University of Oslo Summer School in Archaeology HIS2172 Kings, Gods and Temples in Pre-Colonial South Asia HIS2417 Politics, Poverty and Water in Post-colonial India KONS1000 Introduction to Conservation and Collection Care KONS2061 Understanding the Indoor Climate in Museums, Galleries and Archives Masters courses ARK4120 Hunters and Gatherers and Stone Age Technology ARK4320 Archaeological Field course, Mediterranean ARK4410 University of Oslo Summer School in Archaeology HIS4172 Kings, Gods and Temples in Pre-Colonial South Asia HIS4417 Politics, Poverty and Water in Post-colonial India HIS4421 War, Peace and the Nobel Peace Prize Ibsen Studies Bachelors courses IBS3101 Ibsens Oeuvre in a Biographical, Aesthetic and Historical Perspective IBS3204 Ibsen in Performance IBS3205 New Perspectives in Ibsen Studies Masters courses IBS4000 Introduction IBS4001 How to Write a Thesis? IBS4101 IbsensOoeuvre in a Biographical, Aesthetic and Historical Perspective IBS4205 New Perspectives in Ibsen Studies IBS4390 Masters Thesis Media and Communication Bachelors courses MEVIT1110 Audiovisual Aesthetics MEVIT3220 Media and Globalization Masters courses

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Philosophy, History of Art and Ideas, Greek and Latin Bachelors courses EXPHIL03E Examen Philosophicum - English Option FIL2105 Metaphysics/Philosophy of Mind FIL2206 Thought, Interpretation and Communication FIL2207 Philosophy of Action KUN1005E Introductory Course in Norwegian Art History KUN2005E Edvard Munch Masters courses CSMN4021 Pragmatics and Relevance Theory FIL4300 Ethics FIL4310 Ethics with Short Essay FIL4320 Ethics with Long Essay FIL4400 Logic and Philosophy of Language FIL4410 Logic and Philosophy of Language with Short Essay FIL4420 Logic and Philosophy of Language with Long Essay

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Scandinavian Studies, Celtic Studies, Linguistics and Textual Sciences Bachelors courses NFI1100 Runology - General Introduction 10 NFI2101 Runology Runic Inscriptions from the Migration Period to the Viking Age 10 NOR1210 The Nordic Languages 10 NOR1403 Norwegian World Literature 10 NOR2415 Contemporary Scandinavian Film: Cultural, Aesthetic and Literary Approaches 10 NORINT0500 Norwegian Life and Society 10 Masters courses MAS4010 Dissertation Seminar 10 MAS4090 Masters Thesis for the Masters Programme in Nordic Viking and Medieval Culture 60 MAS4550 Current Issues in Medieval Studies with Focus on History of Art 1 10 NFI4100 Runology - General Introduction 10 NFI4112 Old Norse Rhetoric and Poetics in a European Context 10 NFI4120 Old Norse - Language and Texts 10 MATHEMATICS AND NATURAL SCIENCES Biology Masters courses BIO4021 Methods of Gradient Analysis BIO4091 Animal Behavioral 2 BIO4110 Ecological GIS modelling BIO4140 Life-history Strategies and Climate Effects BIO4150 Conservation and Management Biology BIO4200 Molecular Evolution BIO4210 Classification and Phylogeny BIO4270 Evolution and Language BIO4301 Marine Benthic ecology BIO4310 Limnology I BIO4320 Systematics and Ecology of Marine Algae BIO4331 Marine Environmental Issues BIO4350 Marine Mammals

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Chemistry Bachelors courses KJM2010 Undergraduate Research I KJM2020 Undergraduate Research II KJM3100 Chemistry of Materials KJM3400 Analytical Chemistry II KJM3700 Environmental Chemistry KJM-MENA3500 Polymers, Colloids and Surfaces MENA3000 Functional Materials MENA3300 Nanotechnology Masters courses KJM4020 Scientific Communication KJM4100 Chemistry of Materials (10 credits) KJM4200 Organic Chemistry II (10 credits) KJM4300 Physical Chemistry (10 credits) KJM4550 General Polymer Chemistry KJM4600 Molecular Modeling KJM5000 Analysis and Structure Determination I (LCMS) KJM5100 Synthesis of Inorganic Materials KJM5110 Inorganic Structural Chemistry KJM5200 Reaction Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry KJM5220 Heterocyclic Chemistry KJM5270 Synthetic Organic Chemistry KJM5450 Analytical chemistry. Element Determination II KJM5460 Analytical Chemistry. Separation Methods II (10 credits) KJM5530 Amphiphilic Polymers (10 credits) KJM5600 Quantum Chemistry KJM5610 Properties of Molecules (10 credits) KJM5700 Environmental Chemistry 2 KJM5901 Radiochemical Methods KJM9310 BIOSTRUCT - Biomolecular Structure and Function KJM9480BTS Proteomics Basic Course KJM-FYS5920 Nuclear Measurement Techniques and Instruments FYS-KJM4480 Quantum Mechanics for Many-particle Systems FYS-KJM4710 Radiation and Radiation Dosimetry FYS-KJM4740 MR-theory and Medical Diagnostics (10 credits) FYS-KJM9480 Quantum Mechanics for Many-particle Systems FYS-KJM9710 Radiation and Radiation Dosimetry FYS-KJM9740 MR-theory and Medical Diagnostics (10 credits) KJM-MENA3500 Polymers, Colloids and Surfaces (10 credits) MENA3000 Functional Materials MENA3300 Nanotechnology (10 credits) MENA4000 Functional Materials MENA5020 Nano-Chemistry MNSES9100 Science, Ethics and Society Entrepreneurship Masters courses ENT4000 From Idea to Business ENT4000I From Idea to Business - Intensive ENT4050 Dynamic Organising ENT4100 Ideation and Feasibility Studies ENT4110 Entrepreneurship Theory from an American Point of View ENT4120 Entrepreneurship Theory from a Chinese Point of View

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Entrepreneurship Theory from a Singaporean Point of View Entrepreneurship Theory from a South African Point of View Practical Innovation Management Norwegian Practical Start-up Experience Entrepreneurship and Internationalisation Marketing Management Financial Management Innovation Strategy and Management Research-based Innovation Social Entrepreneurship in Practice Entrepreneurial Teams and New Business Creation Innovation and Intellectual Property Rights Science, Ethics and Society

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GEO5540 GEO5550 GEO9160 GEO9170 GEO9180 GEO9200 GEO9220 GEO9270 GEO9280 GEO9411 GEO9420 GEO9430 GEO9440 GEO9520 GEO9530 GEO9540 GEO9550 GEO9620 GEO9630 GEO9800 GEO9820 GEO9840 GEO9860 GEO9900 MNSES9100

Geosciences Bachelors courses GEO3020 Soil and Groundwater GEO3100 Environmental Geology GEO3710 Evolution of Life GEG2130 Geomorphology of the Nordic Countries GEG2230 Spatial Analyses of Geographical Information GEG2240 Introduction to Remote Sensing GEG2340 Bachelors Thesis in Physical Geography, Geomatics and Hydrology GEL2130 Structural Geology GEL2150 Field Course and Methodology in Geology and Geophysics GEF2220 Weather Systems GEF2610 Physical Oceanography Masters courses GEF4320 Radiation and Remote Sensing GEF4500 Atmosphere-Ocean Dynamics GEF4510 Atmosphere and Oceans on Computers: Fundamentals GEF4520 Turbulence in the Atmosphere and Ocean GEF4600 Methods in Physical Oceanography GEF4610 Dynamic oceanography: Waves and Wave GEF4650 Estuaries GEF9320 Radiation and Remote Sensing GEF9500 Atmosphere-Ocean Dynamics GEF9610 Dynamic Oceanography II GEO4020 Soil- and Groundwater GEO4060 Fortran 77/95 Programming GEO4100 Environmental Geology GEO4120 Environmental Geophysics GEO4130 Engineering Geology and Geomechanics GEO4160 Geochemistry, Groundwater and Pollution GEO4170 Landslides and Debris Flow GEO4180 Geohazard and Mitigation GEO4211 Petroleum Systems GEO4220 Depositional Environments and Biostratigraphy GEO4230 Basin Formation and Sequence Stratigraphy GEO4240 Seismic Interpretation GEO4250 Reservoir Geology GEO4260 Reservoir Geophysics GEO4270 Integrated Basin Analysis and Prospect Evaluation GEO4280 Seismic Signal Processing GEO4310 Stochastic Methods in Hydrology GEO4320 Hydrological Modelling GEO4350 Environmental Hazards and Risk Analysis GEO4360 Field Methods in Hydrogeology GEO4410 Glacial and Periglacial Geomorphology GEO4420 Glaciology GEO4430 Snow and Snow Hydrology GEO4441 Physical River Processes GEO4520 Advanced Remote Sensing and Topographic Analysis GEO4530 Geodesy and Photogrammetry GEO4620 Seismic Waves and Seismology GEO4630 Geodynamics GEO4730 Palaeozoology I GEO4810 Optical Mineralogy GEO4820 Isotope Geology GEO4830 Analytical Methods in Geochemistry GEO4840 Tectonics GEO4860 Advanced Petrology GEO4910 Mineral Resources

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Special Topics in Remote Sensing and Terrain Analysis Seminar on Remote Sensing and Numerical Terrain Analysis Fate and Transport of Organic Contaminants in the Environment Landslides and Debris Flows Geohazard and Mitigation Basin Analysis Principles and Applications Depositional Environments and Stratigraphy Integrated Basin Analysis and Prospect Evaluation Seismic Signal Processing Field Course in Glacial and Periglacial Geomorphology/Geocryology Glaciology Snow and Snow Hydrology Cryospheric Modelling Remote Sensing and Image Analysis Geodesy and Photogrametry Special Topics in Remote Sensing and Terrain Analysis Seminar on Remote Sensing and Numerical Terrain analysis Seismic Waves and Seismology Geodynamics Mineralogy, Chemistry and Dynamics of Earth and Terrestrial planets Isotope Geology Tectonics Advanced Petrology Chemical Processes in Soil and Ground Water Science, Ethics and Society

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MAT-INF3600 MAT-INF4300 MNSES9100 UNIK4000 UNIK4110 UNIK4150 UNIK4180 UNIK4270 UNIK4290 UNIK4310 UNIK4330 UNIK4350 UNIK4380 UNIK4450 UNIK4460 UNIK4510 UNIK4660 UNIK4700 UNIK4710 UNIK9380 UNIK9420 UNIK9460 UNIK9700 UNIK9710

Mathematical Logic Partial Differential Equations and Sobolev Spaces I Science, Ethics and Society Technology, Innovation and Product Development Fixed Broadband Wireless Access Antennas and Radiowave Propagation Digital Communications, Part II Security in Operative Systems and Software Mobility in the Internet Electron Structure in Semiconductors Imaging and Detection of Optical and Infrared Radiation Fiberoptic Broadband Networks Photonic Crystals Solar Cells Photovoltaic Devices, Technology and System Satellite Remote Sensing Using Advanced Radar Instruments Visualization of Scientific Data Radio and Mobility Selected Topics in Mobile Semantic Service Delivery Photonic Crystals Quantum Computation and Quantum Information Photovoltaic Devices, Technology and System Radio and Mobility Selected Topics in Mobile Semantic Service Delivery

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MEK9560 MEK9600 STK4010 STK4040 STK4050 STK4170 STK4500 STK4510 STK4520 STK4540 STK4900 STK4930 STK9040 STK9050 STK9170 STK9500 STK9900

The Finite Element Method in Solid Mechanics II Experimental Methods in Fluid Mechanics Asymptotic Theory Multivariable Analysis Statistical Simulations and Computation Bootstrapping and Resampling Finance and Insurance Introduction to Methods and Techniques in Financial Mathematics Laboratory for Finance and Insurance Mathematics Non-Life Insurance Mathematics Statistical Methods and Applications Graduate Research in Statistics Multivariable Analysis Statistical Simulations and Computation Bootstrapping and Resampling Finance and Insurance Statistical Methods and Applications

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MNSES9100

Science, Ethics and Society (5 credits)

Informatics Bachelors courses INF3490 Biologically Inspired Computing INF3110 Programming Languages INF3151 Operating Systems INF3410 Analog Microelectronics INF3490 Biologically inspired Computing INF2820 Computational Linguistics INF3230 Formal Modeling and Analysis of Communicating Systems INF3280 Development of IT competence in Organisations INF3480 Introduction to Robotics INF3510 Information Security INF3580 Semantic Technologies INF-MAT2351 Numerical Calculations INF-MAT3360 Partial Differential Equations INF-MAT3370 Linear Optimization Masters courses INF4140 Models of Concurrency INF4151 Operating Systems INF4290 Software Verification and Validation INF4300 Digital Image Analysis INF4360 Topics in Geometric Modelling INF4420 Projects in Analogue/Mixed Signal CMOS Design INF4490 Biologically Inspired Computing INF5004NSA Intrusion Detection and Firewalls INF5011 Science Technology Society Ethics INF5013NSA Cyberethics INF5063 Programming Heterogeneous Multi-core Architectures INF5071 Performance in Distributed Systems INF9780 Open Source, Open Collaboration and Innovation INF9790 Technology-Enhanced Learning: Principles and Tools INF9910CPS Cyber Physical Systems INF9920 Computer Supported Co-operative Work INF9930 Action Research Workshop INF9960 Phase Mode Array Processing INF9970 Research Methods in Computer Science INF9980 Product and Process Improvement in Systems Development INF-GEO4310 Imaging INF-MAT4350 Numerical Linear Algebra INF-MAT5340 Spline Methods INF-MAT5360 Mathematical Optimisation INF-MAT9360 Mathematical Optimisation

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Mathematics, Mechanics, Statistics Bachelors courses MAT-BIO2100 Mathematical Biology MAT-INF3600 Mathematical Logic MAT2000 Project in Mathematics MAT2200 Groups, Rings and Fields MAT2410 Analysis II MAT2440 Differential Equations and Optimal Control Theory MAT2700 Introduction to Mathematical Finance and Investment Theory MAT3400 Linear Analysis with Applications MAT3500 Topology STK-MAT2011 Project Work in Finance, Insurance, Risk and Data Analysis Masters courses MAT4200 Commutative Algebra MAT4210 Algebraic Geometry 1 MAT4215 Algebraic Geometry II MAT4360 C*-algebras MAT4400 Linear Analysis with Applications MAT4410 Advanced Linear Analysis MAT4500 Topology MAT4510 Geometric Structures MAT4520 Manifolds MAT4530 Algebraic Topology I MAT4540 Algebraic Topology II MAT4701 Stochastic Analysis with Applications MAT4730 Mathematical Finance MAT4800 Complex Analysis MAT-INF4300 Partial Differential Equations and Sobolev Spaces I MEK4300 Viscous Flow and Turbulence MEK4320 Hydrodynamic Wave Theory MEK4330 Turbulence Theory and Modeling MEK4420 Marine Hydrodynamics MEK4430 Multiphase Flow MEK4450 Offshore Technology MEK4510 Dynamics of Structures MEK4540 Composite Materials and Structures MEK4550 The Finite Element Method in Solid Mechanics I MEK4560 The Finite Element Method in Solid Mechanics II MEK4930 Graduate Research in Mechanics MEK9300 Viscous Flow and Turbulence MEK9320 Hydrodynamic Wave Theory MEK9330 Turbulence Theory and Modeling MEK9430 Multiphase Flow MEK9510 Dynamics of Structures MEK9540 Composite Materials and Structures MEK9550 The Finite Element Method in Solid Mechanics I

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Molecular Bioscience Bachelors courses MBV2010 Molecular Biology MBV3020 Molecular Genetics and Developmental Biology MBV2020 Laboratory Course MBV3010 Advanced Cell Biology MBV3040 Biochemistry of the Nucleic Acids MBV3050 Human Physiology MBV3060 General Microbiology MBV3070 Bioinformatics Masters courses MBV4010 Methods in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry I MBV4020 Methods in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry II MBV4030 Laboratory Methods in Cellular Biology MBV4130 The Biology of the Prokaryotes MBV4240 Biochemical Mechanisms in Intracellular Transport MBV4260 Advanced Immunology MBV4310 Comparative and Ecological Physiology MBV4110 Electron Microscopy MBV4120 Eukaryotic Genes and Genomes MBV4150 Molecular Biology of Microbes - Host Interactions MBV4160 Advanced Cancer Biology MBV4210 Physical Biochemistry MBV4230 Eukaryotic Transcription Factors Structures, Function, Regulation MBV4250 Basic Immunology and Immunological Techniques MBV4270 BIOSTRUCT - Advanced Glycobiology MBV4340 Advanced Neurobiology MBV9100BTS Molecular Biology Research Course MBV9130 The Biology of the Prokaryotes MBV9240 Biochemical Mechanisms in Intracellular Transport MBV9260 Advanced Immunology MBV9310 Comparative and Ecological Physiology MBV9110 Electron Microscopy MBV9120 Eukaryotic Genes and Genomes MBV9150 Molecular and Cell Biology of Microbes Host Interactions10 MBV9160 Advanced Cancer Biology MBV9230 Eukaryotic Transcription Factors Structures, Function, Regulation MBV9250 Basic Immunology and Immunological Techniques MBV9270 BIOSTRUCT - Advanced Glycobiology MBV9340 Advanced Neurobiology MBV-INF4410 Bioinformatics for Molecular Biology MBV-INF9410 Bioinformatics for Molecular Biology MBV-INF9410A Bioinformatics for Molecular Biology MNSES9100 Science, Ethics and Society Pharmacy Masters courses FRM5020 Pharmaceutical Research Project (20 credits) FRM5110 Polysaccharides of Pharmaceutical Interest; Physical and Chemical Properties, as Well as Biological Activity (10 credits) FRM5630 Use of Medicines in a Global Society (5 credits) FRM9110 Polysaccharides of Pharmaceutical Interest; Physical and Chemical Properties, as Well as Biological Activity (10 credits) FRM9540 Photoreactivity of Medicines (10 credits)

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MR-theory and Medical Diagnostics Nuclear Measurement Techniques and Instruments Nanophysics Nanophysics Advanced Characterisation Methods Ab Initio Modelling of Solar Cell Materials Science, Ethics and Society Technology, Innovation and Product Development Fixed Broadband Wireless Access Security in Operative Systems and Software Electron Structure in Semiconductors Fiberoptic Broadband Networks Photonic Crystals Solar Cells Radio and Mobility Antennas and Radiowave Propagation Digital Communications, Part II Informasjonsteori og Feilkontroll Mobility in the Internet Imaging and Detection of Optical and Infrared Radiation Photovoltaic Devices, Technology and System Satellite Remote Sensing Using Advanced Radar Instruments Visualization of Scientific Data Selected topics in Mobile Semantic Service Delivery Photonic Crystals Quantum Computation and Quantum Information Photovoltaic Devices, Technology and System Radio and Mobility Selected topics in Mobile Semantic Service Delivery

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Theoretical Astrophysics Bachelors courses AST2210 Observational Astronomy AST3210 Radiation I AST3220 Cosmology I AST3310 Astrophysical Plasma and Stellar Interiors Masters courses AST4130 Gas Dynamics AST4220 Cosmology I AST5110 Numerical Modeling AST9110 Numerical Modeling AST5210 Stellar Atmospheres I AST5220 Cosmology II AST9310 Stellar Atmospheres II AST9420 Cosmology II MNSES9100 Science, Ethics and Society SOCIAL SCIENCES Economics Bachelors courses ECON1910 Poverty and Distribution in Developing Countries ECON3120 Mathematics 2: Calculus and Linear Algebra ECON3150 Introductory Econometrics ECON3200 Microeconomics and Game Theory ECON3270 Distributive Justice ECON3950 History of Economics Masters courses ECON4090 Masters Thesis ECON4120 Mathematics 2: Calculus and Linear Algebra ECON4130 Statistics 2 ECON4135 Applied Statistics and Econometrics ECON4140 Mathematics 3: Differential equations, Static and Dynamic Optimization ECON4145 Mathematics 3: Differential Equations, Static and Dynamic Optimization ECON4150 Introductory Econometrics ECON4160 Econometrics - Modeling and Systems Estimation ECON4200 Microeconomics and Game Theory ECON4240 Game Theory and Economics of information ECON4260 Behavioural Economics ECON4310 Macroeconomic Theory ECON4325 Monetary Policy ECON4335 The Economics of Banking

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