James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

EA2404 - From Icehouse to Greenhouse

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: Sch of Earth & Environmental Sciences

This subject presents a comprehensive analysis of climate systems and change over timescales spanning deep geological time to the contemporary. Emphasis is placed on functioning of global climate, evidence for change and the tools used in the analysis of climate change and its effects on landscape, biosphere and society.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Prerequisites:One level 1 MB, BZ, BT, EA subject or EV1001 or EV1005 or permission of HoS

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coord/Lect: Dr Jonathan Luly.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 30 hours practicals - including Fieldwork
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); practical exercises (20%); field reports (30%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 26-Aug-2010
    Coord/Lect: Dr Jonathan Luly.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 30 hours practicals - including Fieldwork
      Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); practical exercises (20%); field reports (30%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.