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SD5004   Introduction to Global Environmental Change

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: TBC

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, and the response of ice-sheets, sea-level, ocean circulation, ecosystems and carbon-cycling, soil erosion, 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