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Climate Science - ENV00041I
- Department: Environment and Geography
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: I
- Academic year of delivery: 2023-24
- See module specification for other years: 2024-25
Module summary
This module provides students with an understanding of the basic scientific processes and physical principles that lead to climate change and details how climate change can be observed. It also introduces students to the impacts on environment and society and the solutions to this global challenge.
Related modules
Pre-requisite:
Environmental Chemistry (Year 1)
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Semester 1 2023-24 |
Module aims
Gain knowledge and understanding of the physical and scientific causes and impacts of climate change;
Understand how climate change can be observed through different processes;
Understand various climate scenarios and emissions development pathways.
Module learning outcomes
On completion of this module a student will be able to:
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Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the underlying physical processes and science behind climate change;
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Demonstrate an understanding of how climate change can be observed through different processes and climate impacts;
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Collect and/or process, interpret and present data using appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques
Generic / Employability Skills:
The module provides a mechanistic understanding of the causes and impacts of climate change. Given that climate change is the biggest environmental issue we face, such an understanding is likely to be of importance for any future job in the environment sector. Such a scientific understanding is necessary in order to properly assess the various mitigation measures available.
Key generic skills will include:
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Numerical analysis
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Use of modelling software and interpretation of results
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Computer laboratory skills and experimental design development
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Production of a written report
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Time management
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Engagement with chemistry discipline
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
Feedback on assessments and reassessments will be timetabled to occur after the exams have been held. Ongoing verbal feedback throughout the module
Indicative reading
Schmittner, A., Oregon State University issuing body, & OSU. (2018). Introduction to climate science / Andreas Schmittner (1st edition). Corvallis, OR : Oregon State University.