- Course Code
- GC 1001
- Credit Points
- 20
- Course Coordinator
- Dr C Gibbins
Pre-requisites
None
Notes
Only available to students registered for the Global Challenges degree programme. Students wishing to take this course but registered for other programmes must take the equivalent Geography course, GG 1006. This course cannot be included as part of a graduating curriculum along with GG 1006.
Overview
Working with the theme of 'science, society and environment; this course examines major global issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. Related study blocks will address:
- How the plant works. The interdependence of natural and human systems: interaction of atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, world cultures, economic and political systems.
- Global environmental change. Atmosphere and oceans. The relationships between land cover and land use, population, and development. Political, economic and ethical consequences.
- Energy. The science, technology, politics and economics of fossil fuels and alternative energy sources.
- Resources, development and environmental degradation. Natural resources as the foundation of persperity and human well-being. Agricultural and industrial development, social and environmental justice.
- Globalisation, society and lifestyles. What are the impacts of global economic and technological change? What is sustainable development and is it achievable?
Structure
Two hours of lectures per week plus six two-hour, tutor-led workgroups. Students will produce a portfolio of coursework attached to these workgroups.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (67%) and in-course assessment (33%).
Resit: Resit examination - 1 two-hour written examination (67%) PLUS original in-course assessment carried forward (33%).