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Climate Variability and Climate Change (ENST90011)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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This subject introduces the fundamental processes and dynamics important for climate variability and climate change in the Australian region using both observations and climate models. There are discussions on the development of regional climate change scenarios using climate model outputs and their application for a range of climate change impact studies
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students are expected to be better able to:
- Assess the relative magnitudes of climate variability and climate change over different time scales in different Australian regions;
- Evaluate future climate scenarios for assessing the range of potential impacts on global and regional conditions, incorporating the uncertainty associated with those scenarios, and;
- Use current and projected meteorological data for developing policy and business decisions
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students are expected to be better able to:
- Collect, evaluate and integrate information;
- Work constructively with colleagues; respect the value of other points of view, and identify knowledge gaps and sources of uncertainty, and;
- Prepare written documents of a high quality that clearly and convincingly inform the reader
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in the Graduate Certificate in Climate Change for Primary Industry (GC-CCFPI) or Specialist Certificate in Climate Change for Primary Industries. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- 20 minute oral presentation, due during intenstive workshop, (20%)
- Computer-based problem - data collection and interpretation, equivalent to one 1,500 word essay, due during the intensive workshop, (10%)
- 3,000 word report, being an analysis of climate scenarios in a specific region and for a specific industry, due four weeks after the intensive workshop, (70%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
All class materials will be provided
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Climate Change for Primary Industries - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022