Overview

Climate change is a key global challenge for modern society. It will affect all natural and human systems and has far-reaching consequences for society. Responding to the effects of climate change will require international and interdisciplinary approaches. This unit provides the scientific background to climate change, and it assesses the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Salirian Claff

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Salirian Claff

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Understand the basic scientific concepts underpinning natural climate change, anthropogenic climate change and responses;

2.

Critically evaluate information on climate change, climate change impacts and responses from a variety of sources including scientific reports, blogs and the media;

3.

Develop, apply, integrate and generate knowledge to analyse and solve problems in climate change, its impacts and the options for possible societal responses;

4.

Demonstrate competence in information technology, data handling, problem solving, communication skills and team work;

5.

Convey the basic concepts of climate change, its impacts and possible responses to diverse audiences.

Teaching approach

Research activities
Active learning
Simulation or virtual practice

Assessment

1 - Daisyworld report
2 - Group poster
3 - Country comparison of impacts
4 - Tests during lectures
5 - Practical class participation

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Practical activities

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Technology resources