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Fenner School of Environment and Society · ANU College of Systems and Society
Australia is a country underpinned by a variable climate that influences virtually every aspect of our lives. So what makes Australia the ‘land of drought and flooding rains’? What are the factors that influence major fires, heatwaves and droughts that have shaped Australian society? How is climate change influencing Australian climate variability and extremes? What applications does weather and climate have in sectors such as the urban environment, human health, energy resources and science communication? In this course we provide a foundation for understanding Australian weather and the application of this knowledge to other societal impacting weather phenomenon. It is designed to lead students into advanced third year courses in climatology, climate change, bushfire science, and climate change policy. It is also provides a multidisciplinary understanding of climate for students pursuing ecology, environmental science, natural resource management, or sustainability studies. Note: Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but are assessed differently.
Take home exam 1
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
Climate communication piece
Learning outcomes 4, 5, 6
Poster on extreme events
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 4
Mini climate conference
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Take home exam 2
Learning outcomes 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 3 x 1 hour lecture per week plus 1 x 2 hour practical. - Approximately 70 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. Other Information A laptop is required for each Practical class. Please see the course convenors prior to Week 2 if this will be an issue. If you do not meet the requisites for this course, it may be possible to receive a permission code. If you are prompted for a permission code on ISIS, please request one online via the following form.
The course reading list will be provided at the start of semester.