University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 9.00am - 11.00am Wed

This module provides students of sustainable development with the scientific background to past, present and future climate change and its consequences globally. Topics covered include the functioning of the global climate system on timescales up to multi-millenial (including the responses of ice-sheets, sea-level, ocean circulation, ecosystems and carbon-cycling, soil erosion, and biodiversity) and conservation.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 lecture (x 10 weeks), 1 seminar (x 10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 20

Guided independent study hours: 130

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework (including presentation =20%)= 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor D I Benn
Module teaching staff: Team taught
Module coordinator email dib2@st-andrews.ac.uk