Climate - Sustainability, Consequences and Solutions
Undergraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 2.5
- Teaching semesters Autumn
- Course code
- FRAM623
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- Norwegian
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
This course aims to provide a fundamental introduction to climate science. It is designed to give students an understanding of the underlying processes that govern climate variability across different timescales. Furthermore, the course examines how various human-induced emissions affect the climate and explores the most important drivers behind climate change.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- explain the fundamental mechanisms behind the greenhouse effect and describe how key climate forcings and feedbacks influence the climate system
- explain human-induced climate change and how it affects the climate system
- describe how climate models are used to produce future climate projections
Skills
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- apply basic climate-related concepts and models in academic argumentation
- explain the relationships between climate drivers, feedback mechanisms, and observed climate change
- distinguish between natural climate variability and human-induced climate change
General Competence
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- participate constructively in academic discussions with fellow students
- reflect on their own understanding and identify areas where knowledge can be further developed
- contribute constructively to interdisciplinary discussions on climate and sustainability, demonstrating an understanding of the physical processes within the climate system
ECTS Credits
2,5 ECTS
Semester of Instruction
Autumn
Place of Instruction
Online studies
Required Previous Knowledge
Applicants must have general eligibility for university admission
Recommended Previous Knowledge
None
Access to the Course
Access to course wil be given by application through UiBVidere: www4.uib.no/en/studies/online-studies
Teaching and learning methods
The teaching is delivered online and takes place on UiB’s learning platform, MittUiB.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
All modules and assignments must be passed in order to pass the course
Forms of Assessment
Portfolio assessment:
The portfolio includes digital knowledge tests and participation in digital discussions forums in the learning platform, MittUiB.
All components must be passed.
Grading Scale
Pass / fail
Assessment Semester
Assessment is only given in the semester the course is taugth.
Examination Support Material
All
Course Administrator
The Faculty of Science and Technology by Department of Earth Science has the responsibility for this course