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Climate Change ll (UNIB20001)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2023
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Overview
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This subject will allow students to further develop their understanding of climate change through a detailed consideration of future mitigation options and adaptation strategies in four areas of critical concern.
These areas include (1) energy generation and use, (2) cities and urban development, (3) water and food security, and (4) terrestrial and marine biodiversity. The subject will explore the social, environmental, economic, political and legal implications of implementing mitigation and adaptation strategies in each of these areas.
The emphasis on mitigation and adaptation and their potential interactions within particular sectors will consolidate knowledge and develop the expertise necessary for the multi-disciplinary projects in the third year subject.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Understand the analytical framework necessary for developing future social, environmental, economic and political responses to climate change
- Appreciate the difficulties of implementing changes in policy
- Consolidate understanding of the disciplines relevant to understanding climate change
- Develop an understanding of the long-term implications of climate change
- Be involved with and focus on the issues of immediate debate within the community
Generic skills
On the completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Quantitative skills, including an appreciation of statistical methods;
- The ability to write a logically argued and properly researched essay;
- The ability to critically assess information from a range of sources, and assess its quality and relevance to the questions under consideration.
- The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team on a major project.
- Oral communication skills through presentation and investigation of relevant material.
Last updated: 17 May 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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UNIB10007 | Introduction to Climate Change | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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: 17 May 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A research essay
| During the examination period | 60% |
Weekly practical exercises due in tutorials | Throughout the teaching period | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: 75% minimum attendance at tutorials. | N/A |
Last updated: 17 May 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
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Last updated: 17 May 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Physical Geography Informal specialisation Physical Geography Breadth Track Forests and Fire Breadth Track Climate Change Breadth Track Climate and Water - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- 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: 17 May 2024