Earth Saving Science

Climate change is a complex issue that is very difficult for us to solve for reasons such as incomplete or contradictory scientific data, the number of people and opinions involved (including Fake News!), economic and political factors, and the interconnected nature of these issues with other problems.

Course Overview

Climate change is a complex issue that is very difficult for us to solve for reasons such as incomplete or contradictory scientific data, the number of people and opinions involved (including Fake News!), economic and political factors, and the interconnected nature of these issues with other problems. Come join us to expand your scientific knowledge and sharpen your critical thinking skills!

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Learning Outcomes

The course is structured around 5 core competencies:

  • Examining the science underpinning climate change – including physics, chemistry, biology, geography and Earth sciences
  • Appraising the human impacts of climate change with respect to environmental, ethical, economic, societal and cultural considerations
  • Interrogating dynamic, real-world scientific datasets to critically evaluate the effects of climate change
  • Validating social media and other media outlets for their content in terms of ‘Fake News’ and misinformation
  • Assessing mitigation and adaptation strategies to combat the effect of climate change

Homework

Students will be required to complete on average 1 hour of homework per week.

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    Assessment

    For successful completion of this unit students will be required to submit the following tasks:  

    • Two research-based assignments using scientific datasets and online resources to map the consequences of climate change, and to offer mitigation and adaptation strategies to combat climate change
    • One social-media focused assignment utilising role-playing to ‘myth-bust’ climate change misinformation