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 |
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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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites | None |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
Course Start Date |
16/09/2013 |
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 20,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
76 )
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Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
100 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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No Exam Information |
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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Keywords | CC PS 10 credits |
Contacts
Course organiser | Mr Francisco Ascui
Tel: (0131 6)50 8343
Email: Francisco.Ascui@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Kate Ainsworth
Tel: (0131 6)51 3854
Email: Kate.Ainsworth@ed.ac.uk |
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