313568 (v.1) Climate Change and Adaptation 500
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| Area: | Department of Environment and Agriculture |
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| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | This unit provides an understanding of anthropogenic climate change and adaptation, including the context of long-term climate change and its impacts. Current change scenarios and their impacts are examined globally, regionally and locally concerning freshwater and marine biodiversity; primary industries; water resources; human health; settlements and infrastructure; disaster management and emergency services and social economic and institutional dimensions. The sensitivity and adaptive capacity of affected systems will be examined, including adaptation and mitigation mechanisms to overcome barriers to change. National and international policy options associated with environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation, adaptation and transformation will also be addressed. |
| Field of Education: | 050999 Environmental Studies not elsewhere classified |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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