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Overview

In this subject, students will examine the challenge of climate change that affects contemporary local and global societies from a multi-disciplinary approach. Students are introduced to the basic principles of the scientific, economic and sociological approaches that underpin the current debate. Through a problem-based approach, students develop a recognition and … For more content click the Read more button below.

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Subject coordinator

Jodie Young

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Recognise the varying vocabulary and basic concepts associated with the studies of climate, sustainability and society.
2.
Using provided information about a sustainability issue, synthesise a reasoned view on the issue.
3.
Analyse a climate change based scenario by collecting and using appropriate information to present a written response to a community group.
4.
Use a variety of resources to research climate change scenarios.

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