ES2S201 - Climate Change 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES2S201 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Climate Change | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environmental Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Angela Morris | ||
| Module Team: | Anthony Harris, Emma Higgins | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 101070 - climate change | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To critically examine the causes, consequences and records of climatic change on a variety of spatial and temporal scales from natural and anthropogenic causes.
To enable students to gain perspective on the causes and impacts of climate change at different spatial and temporal scales.
The module will also encourage students to engage with the academic literature, including journal articles, to develop experience in academic research techniques.
In engaging with the module appropriately, students will fully achieve level-appropriate Behaviour Domains of the following USW Graduate Attributes:
Commercial Awareness - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Communication - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Leadership - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Innovation and Enterprise - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Project Management - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Digital Literacy - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
The Capabilities associated with these behaviours are found in the Graduate Attributes table at the end of the descriptor.
Content Summary
Internal and external forcing mechanisms as causes of natural climate change on a variety of spatial and temporal scales. The importance of multidisciplinary studies for considering climate change.
Terrestrial, marine and ice records of climatic change for abrupt and longer-term driving mechanisms. Field evidence for climate change with different causes, operating at different time-scales and magnitudes.
Climate system shifts and thresholds.
Past abrupt climate changes with environmental and anthropogenic impacts.
Anthropogenic causes of climate change. Records of recent climate change. Anthropogenic and natural causes of recent climate change against longer-term perspectives.
Environmental impacts and consequences of recent climate change.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 38 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 4 |
| Fieldwork | 6 |
| Independent Study | 106 |
| Directed Study | 30 |
| Groupwork | 10 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 6 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically consider the evidence for, and the relative importance of natural and anthropogenic causes of climate change. |
| LO2 | Assess the impacts of climate change on natural and human systems. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | A prepared oral presentation by a candidate before assessor(s) and possibly peers, where knowledge, technical content, ability to answer questions and presentational skills are assessed. | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Poster 1 | A two- dimensional visual representation of information on a specific topic, aimed at a particular audience without the need for the author's presence. | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Poster 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |