CLIMT201-23B (HAM)

Climate Change Modelling, Impacts and Adaptation

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science

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Luke Harrington

Luke Harrington
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What this paper is about

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

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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 course should be able to:

  • Critically assess the reliability of projected climate change impacts. Understand how hazards differ from impacts and the importance of vulnerability and exposure
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  • Describe global climate change risks for both natural and managed terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems
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  • Explain the physical science basis that underpins climate change models, including the key uncertainties that limit the accuracy of projections
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  • Outline potential adaptation strategies to reduce the impacts of climate change on Aotearoa's primary production sector
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  • Outline potential adaptation strategies to reduce the impacts of climate change on human health and for Aotearoa's built environment
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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It is essential that students complete all assessment items.
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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 and engagement
20
  • In Class: In Workshop
2. Test 1
15 Aug 2023
4:00 PM
20
  • In Class: In Workshop
3. Test 2
3 Oct 2023
4:00 PM
20
  • In Class: In Workshop
4. Presentation
10 Oct 2023
1:00 PM
15
  • Presentation: In Class
5. Report
20 Oct 2023
11:30 PM
25
  • 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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