University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: Lecture (Tuesday 2pm), Practical (Thursday 2pm)

Climate change is one of the most urgent scientific problems of our day. As a result there has been a large effort to further the understanding of climate dynamics, climate forcings and sensitivities, and past climate changes to improve our knowledge of the climate system and our ability to project future climate change. This course will tackle a variety of topical research subjects in climate science, such as ENSO, climate sensitivity, hydroclimate variability in a warmer world, paleo-hydroclimate, past warm climates, external forcing of climate, and geo-engineering.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass ES2001 and pass ES2002 and pass ES2003

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 hour lectures (9 weeks), 3 hours seminars (9 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 39

Guided independent study hours: 110

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 40%, Practical Examination 60%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 60%
Coursework: 40%

Re-assessment: Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor A Burke
Module teaching staff: Dr Andrea Burke, Dr M Byrne, Dr J Rae, Dr R Wilson
Module coordinator email ab276@st-andrews.ac.uk