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EK5404: RESPONDING TO GLOBAL CHANGE (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

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Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term First Term Credit Points 7.5 credits (3.75 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Ms Amanda Wilson

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

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What courses cannot be taken with this course?

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Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course will provide an introduction to the current perspectives on global change using specific case studies as examples of the importance of global change. The current state of knowledge on global change and its impacts on terrestrial greenhouse gas fluxes, pollution and plant adaptations. In addition, the course will demonstrate the impact of climate change on biodiversity and how biodiversity adapts to global change. Aspects carbon mitigation projects will also be covered. The course will include aspects of global change that go beyond climate change, i.e. pollution, food security etc.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Assessment will be in the form of a presentation on key topics associated with global change and climate change.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

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Course Learning Outcomes

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