Geography
Advances in Climate Sciences
Module code: F8513S
Level 6
30 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Practical, Lecture
Assessment modes: Coursework, Essay
In this module, you’ll explore key areas of climate science, studying:
- climate feedbacks
- climate observations
- climate variability
- climate analyses.
You’ll examine major challenges in the field, such as global carbon cycles and aerosols. You’ll also investigate important climate phenomena, including the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
You’ll gain hands-on experience working with real climate data, using real-life data observations and existing climate models to produce your own climate and statistical plots.
Module learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the climate system.
- Understand the cause of climate change and variability.
- Understand the key elements of climate models and their predictions.
- Summarise key debates and uncertainties in the climate change.
- Identify research topics and develop independent research questions on the climate change.
- Understand the approaches used in climate analyses and evaluations.