EA2404 - From Icehouse to Greenhouse

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
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

• A knowledge of the history of climatic change from deep time to modern days;
• An understanding of the processes underlying climate change at geological to contemporary timescales;
• Knowledge of the tools employed to reconstruct climate change;
• A critical appreciation of the importance of climate change to society and the environment;
• An understanding of global climate and atmospheric processes.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• The ability to select and use appropriate tools and technologies;
• The ability to use online technologies effectively and ethically.

Prerequisites:

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

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coord/Lect:	Dr Jonathan Luly.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 30 hours practicals - Fieldwork
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); practical exercises (20%); field reports (30%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coord/Lect:	Dr Jonathan Luly.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 15 hours practicals 24 hours fieldwork
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); practical exercises (20%); field reports (30%).

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