Environmental Engineering MA, Climate Change, Impact and Action Strategies, 7.5 higher education credits

Aim

The objective is that the student should acquire an understanding of how the global climate system responds to anthropogenic influence, how society may adapt to climate change and how society may mitigate the effects on the climate system.

Course objectives

After the course the student should be able to:
- give a brief description of the global climate system
- describe the scientific foundations of anthropogenic influence on the global climate system
- give an account of the consequences of anthropogenic influence on the global climate system
- describe different ways of adaptation to climate change in relation to sustainable development and equity
- describe and analyse different strategies for reduction of the net emissions of greenhouse gasses
- describe methods for dealing with uncertainty in models, scenarios and mitigation strategies.

Content

The course gives a description of the scientific understanding of anthropogenic climate change, it's causes and possible adaptation and mitigation strategies.

Entry requirements

Proven proficiency in English, equal to the English course B level from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium). Special proficiency in English can also be proven by for example the following international tests:
- TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 on paper based test and not below 4.0 on the TWE
- IELTS Academic Training with a minimum overall score of 6.0 and a minimum score on the specific parts of at least 5.0
An academic degree equal to at least 180 ECTS credits (three-year Bachelor), including courses in environmental science or environmental engineering representing at least 45 ECTS credits.

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

The teaching is given as lectures, seminars and various excercises. Computer applications may be included. Attendance may be compulsory for some of the teaching.

Examination form

A written test will be given at the end of the course.

Assessment criteria for this subject can be found on www.miun.se/betygskriterier.

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

Other information

Examination by this curriculum must be made within one year of registration on the course. A student which have not passed within this time should contact the examiner.