Postgraduate Course: Climate Change Science and Policy - MSc 10 Credit Version (CMSE11148)
Course Outline
School |
Business School |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
Home subject area |
Common Courses (Management School) |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
The course aims to introduce the underlying science of human-induced and naturally-occurring climate change. It examines predictive models of climate change and projected impacts. It also explores the politics and economics of climate change and policy responses at different scales. |
Entry Requirements
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
None |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
No |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, students should have:
&·A high-level understanding of projected climate change impacts and adaptation at global, national and local scales
&·Familiarity with climate prediction models, feedback processes and uncertainties
&·An understanding of the history and context of international climate change negotiations, and the relationship between international negotiations and regional, national and local action
&·An appreciation of the costs and benefits of climate change impacts, adaptation and response measures, market failures and possible solutions
&·An understanding of the relationship between climate change science, policy and economics.
Cognitive Skills
After completing this course, students should be able to:
&·Critically evaluate press coverage of climate change science and policy issues
&·Think analytically about the financial and strategic implications of climate change for business
&·Critically evaluate alternative policy approaches to climate change
&·Conceptualise key strategic considerations associated with climate change
&·Cooperate with others from different professional, educational and cultural backgrounds to produce group analysis and present the results of group work
Subject-Specific Skills
After completing this course, students should be able to:
&·Understand new developments in climate change science and policy, and evaluate the implications for business
&·Understand the source and nature of uncertainties in climate change science, and the implications for climate policy
&·Be able to understand, speak and write the language of climate change science and policy
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Assessment Information
&·In-class short answer or multiple choice exam (100%)
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Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiser |
Mr Francisco Ascui
Tel: (0131 6)50 8343
Email: Francisco.Ascui@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Samantha Rice
Tel: (0131 6)51 5332
Email: Samantha.Rice@ed.ac.uk |
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