Lund University

This course gives in-depth knowledge on the interest and need of using biobased building materials such as wood, wood-based materials, and materials based on plant fibers these materials' properties as well as strengths and weaknesses for different areas of usage. The course covers the following topics: Makro and microstructure of biobased materials; moisture sorption and moisture properties; durability; modification techniques and how these affect the material properties; thermal and mechanical properties; biobased materials in a life cycle perspective; and usage of biobased materials in buildings/structures.

The course covers the intercultural issues presented in our personal and professional life, a necessary prerequisite if we want to become global citizens.

This course introduces the central traditions in organization and leadership studies by covering the basic set of concepts and perspectives needed to analyze and understand organizational phenomena and make sense of challenges managers and workers might face. The following theoretical themes (among others) are included: motivation, culture, control, leadership, and organizational design. Furthermore, the course seeks to develop analytical (problem-identifying) and decision making (problem-solving) skills required to manage complex situations, as well as train students in argumentation and presentation skills. An important pedagogical idea of the course is to make sure that theories are applied to organizational practice. Case studies are the main tool to accomplish this. In order to address the complexity of organizational issues, various perspectives are adopted when organizational practice is discussed, and emphasis is put on reflective usage of theories.

The course provides a basis and preconditions to constructively and critically reflect on the interplay between global health, the Convention of the Rights of the Child, and different international and national norm-supporting structures. The course
offers basic knowledge of the contents of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and global health, and also discusses the interplay between the Convention on the Rights of the Child and global health. The course discusses the importance of the Convention for the development of children's rights and living conditions, policies, strategies, and laws.