CLIMT201-22B (HAM)

Climate Change Impacts and Adaption

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science

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Convenor(s)

Luke Harrington

Luke Harrington
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R.2.18
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luke.harrington@waikato.ac.nz

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Dorisel Torres-Rojas

Dorisel Torres-Rojas
CELL
E.1.09
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dori.torres-rojas@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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The physical science basis of climate change models is explored, with an emphasis on understanding projected climate change risks for Aotearoa. Case studies will be used to illustrate possible adaptation strategies in various sectors, including agriculture, forestry, fisheries, as well as for human health and the built environment.

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Paper Structure

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This paper is taught through a combination of pre-recorded lectures and weekly interactive workshops. Students will learn fundamental concepts of climate change models, their underlying assumptions and uncertainties, the impacts these models project for natural and managed ecosystems, human health and for built environments. Students will also learn how climate change impacts differ from hazards, and why vulnerability concepts are crucial to understand climate-related risks. These concepts will be applied in the weekly problem-based learning workshops. Workshops are assessed, so it is critical that students watch the relevant lectures before attending the workshops.

At the beginning of the trimester students will select a workshop stream, and must attend the same workshop stream throughout the trimester unless there are exceptional circumstances.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Explain the physical science basis that underpins climate change models, including the key uncertainties that limit the accuracy of projections.
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Workshop participation (1)
    • Test 1 (2)
  • Critically assess the reliability of projected climate change impacts. Understand how hazards differ from impacts and the importance of vulnerability and exposure.
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Workshop participation (1)
    • Test 1 (2)
  • Describe global climate change risks for both natural and managed terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems.
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Workshop participation (1)
    • Test 2 (3)
  • Outline potential adaptation strategies to reduce the impacts of climate change on Aotearoa's primary production sector.
    Outline potential adaptation strategies to reduce the impacts of climate change on Aotearoa's primary production sector
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Workshop participation (1)
    • Presentation (4)
    • Report (5)
  • Outline potential adaptation strategies to reduce the impacts of climate change on human health and for Aotearoa's built environment.
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Workshop participation (1)
    • Presentation (4)
    • Report (5)
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Workshop participation
20
  • In Class: In Workshop
2. Test 1
23 Aug 2022
1:00 PM
20
  • In Class: In Workshop
3. Test 2
11 Oct 2022
1:00 PM
20
  • In Class: In Workshop
4. Presentation
18 Oct 2022
1:00 PM
10
  • Presentation: In Class
5. Report
28 Oct 2022
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Other Resources

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Reading resources will be provided on Moodle during the paper.
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Online Support

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Online support will be provided via Moodle, which is accessible to all students who are enrolled in the paper.
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Workload

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There will be a two-hour workshop each week. There will also be around three 15-minute pre-recorded lectures made available in Moodle each. Students should review the relevant lectures and other provided/indicated study material prior to each workshop. Students will need to spend their own private study to prepare for the tests, the presentation and the report.

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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: CLIMT101

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