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Fenner School of Environment and Society and the Research School of Earth Sciences · ANU College of Science and Medicine / ANU College of Systems and Society
Climate change is the largest scientific challenge facing humanity. In this course we will provide a multidisciplinary foundation for understanding climate variability and change from regional to global scales. Interactions between the atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere and land in the Earth’s climate system are explored to understand past, present and future climate variability and change. Course material covers ice age cycles, abrupt change, global and regional climate variability of the past 1000 years, and anthropogenic factors contributing to contemporary and future climate change. Students will work with data from proxy records (e.g. ice cores, tree rings, corals, sedimentary records and historical documents), observational records, and climate model output. The course also provides opportunities to develop skills in interpreting and communicating climate science for a range of audiences. The scientific basis for climate change is also applied to understanding observed impacts and its relevance for global policy contexts.
Weekly Quizzes
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Plan for The Conversation article and creative piece (e.g. video, podcast, poster etc)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Article for The Conversation (800 - 1000 words) and accompanying creative piece (e.g. video, podcast, poster etc)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face component which may consist of 2 x 2 hour workshops per week. - Approximately 82 hours of self directed study which will include preparation for lectures, presentations and other assessment tasks. Students are expected to actively participate and contribute towards discussions.
There is no prescribed textbook for this course. A reading list will be provided on the course Learning Management system. Preliminary Reading readings will be advised each week