Geography

Global Climate Change

Module code: L7030
Level 5
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Film, Lecture, Workshop, Practical, Seminar
Assessment modes: Computer based exam, Coursework

On this module, you'll explore climate change from an interdisciplinary perspective, combining climate science with political, psychological and innovative aspects. You'll examine:

• evidence of climate change, including natural and human influences
• climate impacts and how future scenarios are simulated based on human actions
• film studies on climate change, developing a critical approach to evaluating claims with supporting evidence.

You'll be introduced to tools for analysing climate data, including the online KNMI platform.

Module learning outcomes

• Critically reflect on knowledge claims about global climate change, and contribute to on-going debates about the subject.
• Provide a credible description of the evidence for an anthropogenic influence on climate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of published material on global climate change scenarios of the future and awareness of the potential impacts of these changes on people and their environment.