Module: Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation (3005-420)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Andreas Fangmeier (verantwortlich)
• Prof. Dr. Claudia Bieling (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2014) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, compulsory
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2019) (Master, since 01.04.2019)
  3. Semester, compulsory
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2014) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, semi-elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2019) (Master, since 01.04.2019)
  3. Semester, semi-elective

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Restrictions: 90 students. The tuition fee is 12.750 DKK for EU citizens (corresponds to approximately 1.700 euros) and 26.850 DKK for non-EU citizens (corresponds to approximately 3.600 euros). Only EnvEuro students are exempted from this fee.

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

15 credits

Frequency:

every winter semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Final examination:

continuous assessment and electronic exam (weight: 50% exercises 50% written exam)

Workload:

412 hours

Professional competences:

After completion of the module, students have a solid understanding of climate change impacts and the students have the knowledge and tools to devise effective and cost-effective strategies for climate change adaptation and mitigation on a global, sectoral and local scale. After completing the course the student should be able to:

Knowledge:
- Identify the natural and anthropogenic drivers of climate change
- Summarise the direct observations of climate change
- Describe the impacts of climate change for agriculture, forestry, ecosystems, water resources, society and human health
- Refer to common climate change models and scenarios

Skills:
- Assess the cross-sectoral impacts of climate change in designated areas
- Select and apply relevant managerial and economic tools to analyse the options, constraints, costs and benefits for climate change adaptation
- Compare the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of different climate change mitigation strategies and policy instruments

Key competences:

Students practice time management and self-reliance while learning for the exam and preparing and following up on lectures.
- Discuss the ecological, social and economic aspects of climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation on a global, sectoral and local scale
- Cooperate and work independently to devise effective and cost-effective strategies for climate change adaptation and mitigation on a global, sectoral and local scale
- Evaluate the regulatory instruments and reflect on the need for social change
- Communicate knowledge to stakeholders and decision makers

Comments:

Internet based E-learning module with weekly deadlines. The course can be followed from anywhere in the world (internet access is required).
For more detailed information about the course see: www.climate-change.dk

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