Course overview
This course will provide an introduction to how humans are fundamentally altering the Earth's climate; how the impacts of climate change and the need to mitigate are changing society; and how societal responses framed by the principles of sustainability will be fundamental to mitigation of, and adaptation, to climate change. The course is intentionally human-centred as it discusses the multitude of ways that humans are impacted by climate change and how sustainability provides a framework to understand how societal responses framed by the principles of sustainability will be fundamental to mitigation of, and adaptation, to climate change.
- The Human-Induced Climate Crisis
- Sustainability Principles In Practice
- Climate Change And Societal Change
Course learning outcomes
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of mechanisms of climate variability and how projections of climate change can be used to plan for the future
- Students will analyse the social, economic, and health impacts of climate change on human societies, including populations and regions disproportionately affected by climate-related events
- Students will evaluate strategies for mitigating climate change and adapting to its impacts, considering technological, policy, and behavioural approaches, and assessing their effectiveness and feasibility in different contexts
- Students will apply principles of sustainability to analyse and propose solutions to climate change challenges, considering the interconnectedness of environmental, economic, and social factors and the importance of long-term resilience
- Students will develop critical thinking skills through interdisciplinary analysis of climate change issues, engaging with diverse perspectives and evidence-based reasoning. They will also enhance their communication skills by effectively communicating complex climate-related concepts and solutions to various audiences, both orally and in writing
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 21003
Section LE01
Size 100
Available 100
Class number 21004
Section SE01
Size 100
Available 100
Class number 21009
Section TU01
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 21008
Section TU02
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 21007
Section TU03
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 21006
Section TU04
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 21005
Section TU05
Size 20
Available 20
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