*The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see
Withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Climate change is an immensely complex social andenvironmental problem with implications for all areas of study. Over coming decades, efforts to mitigate and to adapt to climate change will be central to public policy, professional practice, and personal concerns. This unit will help you to interpret and synthesise a wide range of disciplinary perspectives andpractical questions in relation to climate change. Case based learning about real world situations set in the regions of Africa, Oceania and the Arctic will help you to critically evaluate strategies to maintain social and ecological resilience in the face of climate change. Assessment will be based on your demonstrated ability to synthesise different perspectives in group-based class activities and in individual reflective and academic writing.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT: 50% group presentations and 2000 word group report, 30% 2000 word essay, 20% journal entries (2000 words).
FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS Note: Class attendance may still be required
Web dependent -
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Some parts of this unit will be taught online
Resource supported teaching & learning -
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Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options
REQUISITE INFO
Prereq
25% Level 200 units
TEXTS Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010
STAFF: Dr Aidan Davison (coordinator), Dr Emma Pharo, Ms Kristin Warr
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Web dependent -
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