Climate Change (5cr)
Course unit code: C-01914-BH60A2601
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Institution
- LUT University
Objective
Upon completion of the course the student is expected to be able to1. define factors that affect the climate and the reasons and consequences of climate change, 2. explain how the climate change can be curbed, and 3. calculate carbon footprints.
Content
Students are introduced to following subjects on this course: The green house effect, climatic change through history, future scenarios, carbon cycle, radiative forcing, the consequences of climate change, preventing climate change and climate adaption. Students calculate their own carbon footprint during the course.
Further information
Blended learning: online learning environment and contact teaching ***The course is related to UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): 7 affordable and clean energy, 8 decent work and economic growth, 9 industry, innovation and infrastructure, 10 reduced inequalities, 11 sustainable cities and communities, 12 responsible consumption and production, 13 climate action, 14 life below water, 15 life and land