Global Climate Change (L7030)
Global Climate Change
Module L7030
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module takes an interdisciplinary view on the scientific basis of claims of global climate change, the human responsibility and the future implications of the change. In doing so it is largely based around theoretical and evidence based elements of climate science. Part of the module is dedicated to providing a sound basis for undergraduate level critical understanding of the science of contemporary climate change for the present-day and in the future. The other part provides the foundations for a critical understanding of the basis of future climate impacts. Students are also introduced to an online tool (KNMI) for analysis of climate data in this module.Â
Module learning outcomes
Critically reflect on knowledge claims about global climate change, and contribute to on-going debates about the subject.
Provide a credible description of the evidence for an anthropogenic influence on climate.
Demonstrate knowledge of published material on global climate change scenarios of the future and awareness of the potential impacts of these changes on people and their environment.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 1 Assessment | 60.00% |
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 9 | 75.00% |
| Group Presentation | T1 Week 11 (20 minutes) | 25.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Film | 2 hours | 01110011000 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00000000001 |
| Autumn Semester | Practical | 2 hours | 00000100000 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 00202000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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