Handbook

PROHIBITION: ATM1020, MON1001

The group poster and essay involve students researching independently. Poster topics may be chosen from a wide range of options ranging from strictly scientific to social, political and economic factors related to climate change

This unit is divided into two parts:
Part I (Weeks 1-6) covers the science of climate change.
Part II (Weeks 7-12) covers other issues relating to climate change, such as impacts, politics and economics.

Each week, there are three 1-hour lectures (or equivalent) and one 2-hour practical class.
There are three major assignment's, which need to be completed outside of class time.
There is no exam for this unit.

Fast-paced practical classes stimulate discussion between students about a range of climate and climate change topics. The focus in these classes is engagement with the material, and you are encouraged to discuss and debate climate topics in small groups. Every week, students analyse a piece of climate-related data. This unit features group work and peer assessment.

You will use simple models of the climate to understand how climate systems work and/or make predictions of future climate

You will write a short scientific report about climate feedbacks on the model planet Daisyworld.

In groups of 4-5, you will prepare a poster on a climate topic of your choice, and present it to the class.

You will write an essay comparing the impacts of climate change on two countries of your choice.

There will be two tests (10% each) held during allocated lecture times. Together, these tests are in lieu of an end-of-semester exam.

Participation in and engagement with weekly practical class activities.

• First semester, Clayton, Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)

• Applies to all offerings

• Three 1-hour lectures
• One 2-hour practical class per week, plus
• Seven hours of private study/research 

You will need a computer with internet access during practical classes and for out-of-class activities