Course overview
The course will provide a physical and conceptual basis for understanding climate, climate change and how the climate system is being driven by anthropogenic and natural forces. It will provide a basic understanding of atmosphere and ocean processes and their relationship to climate. The relative importance of greenhouses gases and other climate drivers (such as aerosol pollution) will be considered at global and regional scales. The course will assess the extent to which global climate change projections can be utilised at local scales.
- Introduction To Climate Processes And Climate Change
- Environmental Impacts Of Climate Change
- Environmental Impacts Of Climate Change
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate Comprehensive Understanding of Climate Processes: Students will exhibit a comprehension of climate processes and the dynamics of Earth's climate system
- Interpret Climate Data: Students will apply their understanding of climate processes to interpret climate change data: from the past, through the present, to the future
- Critically Evaluate Ecological and Societal Impacts of Climate Change: Students will analyse and critically evaluate the ecological and societal impacts of climate change, including its effects on biodiversity, ecosystem disruption, human health, and socio-economic systems
- Students will apply systems thinking approaches to analyse complex interactions between climate change, ecosystems, socio-economic systems, and human behaviour, identifying leverage points for sustainable interventions
- Engage in Informed Discussions on Climate Change: Students will actively participate in informed discussions and debates on climate change issues, drawing upon their comprehensive understanding of climate processes and impacts, and demonstrating critical thinking skills in evaluating different perspectives and proposed solutions
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 27327
Section SE01
Size 289
Available 287
Class number 26028
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26027
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26026
Section TU03
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26025
Section TU04
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26024
Section TU05
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26023
Section TU06
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26022
Section TU07
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26020
Section TU09
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26019
Section TU10
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26018
Section TU11
Size 30
Available 28
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