Handbook

In lectures you will engage with case studies to understand: the ice sheet and climate systems, feedbacks between them, and how they will be impacted by climate change; the societal and environmental impacts of changes in Antarctica; and the geopolitical importance of Antarctica, including its management under the Antarctic treaty.

In laboratories you will use real world data and models to apply your understanding of the ice sheet system.

Developed during laboratory classes.

During exam period

• Applies to all offerings

12 hours per week, consisting of:

• Two hours of pre-class activities. This will be a mix of pre-recorded videos (i.e. lectures), interviews, activities, and readings;
• Three hours of laboratories and
• Seven hours of self-directed learning, which may include additional pre-class activities, revision, working on assignments, groupwork, or engaging with further self-directed activities.