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SEE3003 - Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies

Offering Academic Unit
School of Energy and Environment
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Pre-requisite(s)
(PHY1201 or AP1201) and (MA1200 or MA1300) and (MA1201 or MA1301)
Course Offering Term*:
Semester B 2024/25

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course aims to develop a fundamental appreciation and understanding of climate change and adaptations to climate change issues. Upon completion, students are expected to be able to present a balanced perspective on climate change and adaptations. The course will various meteorological and geological topics including, Earth's climate system, Weathering and soils, Groundwater and wetlands, Oceans and coastlines, Climate Change and greenhouse gas emission trends, Mitigation and adaptation to climate change.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 60%
Examination: 40%
Examination Duration: 2 hours
To pass a course, a student must do ALL of the following:
1) obtain at least 30% of the total marks allocated towards continuous assessment (combination of assignments, pop quizzes, term paper, lab reports and/ or quiz, if applicable);
2) obtain at least 30% of the total marks allocated towards final examination (if applicable); and
3) meet the criteria listed in the section on Assessment Rubrics.
 
Detailed Course Information
SEE3003.pdf