Climate Change: The Science - University of Exeter
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Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
4 weeks
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
USD 59 *
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Introduction
Learn about the science of climate change, the risks it poses and how human activity is changing our world.
Learn what climate change is, and how it affects the planet
Climate Change poses an increasing threat to the stability of Earth’s systems. If we want to protect our planet from dangerous and unprecedented change, first we must understand the science behind climate change.
On this course, you will explore this science, looking back across 4 billion years of Earth’s history to help you learn the difference between ‘natural’ from ‘human’ induced change; looking to the present to see how the impacts of climate change are already being felt; and finally looking to the future to see what it might hold for our planet.
Syllabus
- Week 1: Introduction to Climate Science
- Week 2: Evidence for Climate Change
- Week 3: Impacts of Climate Change
- Week 4: Looking ahead...
When would you like to start?
Start straight away and learn at your own pace. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.
- Available now
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to:
- Describe the key principles of climate change;
- Explore past climate change;
- Identify signs of climate change;
- Explain impacts on land and ocean systems;
- Discuss future projections and modelling future scenarios.
Who is the course for?
You don’t need any prior knowledge of climate change, just an interest in science, nature and the environment.
Who will you learn with?
| Tim Lenton Professor Tim Lenton is Chair in Climate Change/Earth System Science at the University of Exeter. His research focuses on understanding the behaviour of the Earth as a whole system. | Damien Mansell Senior Lecturer at The University of Exeter specialising in Glaciology, GIS and Remote Sensing. Educator on Climate Change: Challenges and Solutions. | Liam Taylor PhD student researching the impacts of climate change on our world. |
Who developed the course?
University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university. It combines world-class research with very high levels of student satisfaction.
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