James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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EA2404 - From Icehouse to Greenhouse
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | AT LEAST 12 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 1 SUBJECTS |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- 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
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination - In class - (35%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Problem task - (25%) - Group & Individual
- Written > Project report - (20%) - Individual
Note that 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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: EA5404
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Aug 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 18 Nov 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Brandon Mahan |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Michael Bird DR Chris Wurster MISS Jess Robbins DR Brandon Mahan DR Cassandra Rowe |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Aug 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 18 Nov 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Brandon Mahan |
| Lecturer(s): | MISS Jess Robbins DR Brandon Mahan |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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