Fenner School of Environment and Society · ANU College of Systems and Society
This is a research-intensive course normally taken following ENVS8003 Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation, as part of the Master of Climate Change degree program. The course allows you to explore in greater depth a research topic relevant to climate change adaptation. Under the guidance of an academic supervisor you will extend and hone your research skills by following the process of identifying and defining a research topic; developing and presenting a research proposal and plan; conducting research by obtaining and analysing primary and/or secondary data and information; and presenting your findings in a seminar and in writing.
Research plan (1000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Research paper of 5,000 words in total
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Approximately 130 hours of total student learning time over the relevant semester or session made up of approximately: - 120 hours of independent student research, planning, meeting, reading and writing. - 10 hours of supervisor project meetings. This is an opportunity for each student to discuss individual topic Students are expected to maintain regular contact with their Supervisor and attend all supervisory meetings. An optional fortnightly research cohort meeting will be held to monitor progress Work Integrated Learning Projects Students may engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a component of the course Other Information Please consult the course convener, Prof. Pittock, early if you intend to take this course. You will need to identify a research topic, then find and discuss your proposed project with an academic supervisor.
Key reference for pre-reading: IPCC 2022. Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability. Contribution of Working Group II to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [H.-O. Pörtner, D.C. Roberts, M. Tignor, E.S. Poloczanska, K. Mintenbeck, A. Alegría, M. Craig, S. Langsdorf, S. Löschke, V. Möller, A. Okem, B. Rama (eds.)]. Cambridge University Press. Cambridge. https://www.ipcc.ch/report/sixth-assessment-report-working-group-ii/ Preliminary Reading Indicative readings will be provided on the course site in the Learning Management System