| Unit name | Climate Change: Science and Impacts |
|---|---|
| Unit code | GEOGM1405 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Professor. Valdes |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
All core Term 1 units for the MSc in Environmental Policy and Management |
| School/department | School of Geographical Sciences |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit provides an introduction to the science and impacts of climate change. It will review the basic science of climate change, and the methodologies used to make predictions of the future. It will also discuss the impact of these changes on all aspects of society and the resulting adaptation and mitigation challenges. Throughout the course, there will be emphasis on understanding the certainties and uncertainties. The interaction between climate scientists and policy and the media will also be discussed. There will also be an opportunity to analyse climate model outputs to better understand the processes and methods involved.
