Advances in Climate Sciences (F8513S)
Advances in Climate Sciences
Module F8513S
Module details for 2023/24.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module is an introduction to climate science with particular focus on climate feedbacks, climate observations, climate variability and climate analyses. The module will highlight the major challenges in climate sciences (e.g. global carbon cycles and aerosols), and significant climate phenomena, such as El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO). Practical sessions will enable students to gain hands-on experience in creating climate analysis and statistical plots using real-life data from climate observatories and outputs from existing climate models.
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.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 10.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T2 Week 7 (5 minutes) | 100.00% |
| Essay (4000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00 | 90.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Practical | 2 hours | 11111110111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111110111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Simon Rycroft
Assess convenor
/profiles/8703
Dr Yi Wang
Convenor
/profiles/251633
Prof Julian Murton
Assess convenor
/profiles/30834
Please note that the University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver courses and modules in accordance with the descriptions set out here. However, the University keeps its courses and modules under review with the aim of enhancing quality. Some changes may therefore be made to the form or content of courses or modules shown as part of the normal process of curriculum management.
The University reserves the right to make changes to the contents or methods of delivery of, or to discontinue, merge or combine modules, if such action is reasonably considered necessary by the University. If there are not sufficient student numbers to make a module viable, the University reserves the right to cancel such a module. If the University withdraws or discontinues a module, it will use its reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative module.