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
Degree list
The following degrees include this course