Geography
Understanding Climate Change
Module code: L021GRA
Level 4
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Lecture
Assessment modes: Problem set, Coursework
Climate change is a defining issue of our time, but despite clear evidence, climate action continues to be contested. In this module, designed for students from all backgrounds, you will learn the fundamental facts of climate change from Sussex researchers at the forefront of international climate science, covering climate change鈥檚 causes, impacts, and potential responses. Equipped with the latest knowledge delivered in an accessible way, students completing this module will have the appropriate tools to understand the basics of climate science, see the intersections of climate change with their own fields, and challenge climate denial wherever they encounter it.
Module learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the causes of climate change.
- Evaluate theories and concepts associated with climate change.
- Demonstrate an understanding of climate change impacts and responses.
- Evaluate different sources of data relating to climate change.