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Lecturer(s)
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Jurek Martin, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Lehnert Michal, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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In the first part, the physical science basis of climate change is introduced, followed by the adaptation and mitigation strategies proposed by the reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Political and public response as well as scientific critique will be discussed. In the final part of the course, regional impacts of climate change will be discussed in the context of environmental, social and economic consequences.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
- Semestral Work
- 40 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 40 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 20 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 20 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 30 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Students will broaden their knowledge about climate change, explore the impacts of climate change in country of their origin and they will adopt to perceive the problem from the geographical perspective.
Understanding the physical science behind climate change and its current research, ability to discuss climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies.
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Prerequisites
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Basic knowledge of environmental science.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Student performance, Seminar Work
Active participation in the seminar, presentation and discussion focus on impacts of climate change in a selected region.
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Recommended literature
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Archer, D., Rahmstorf, S. (2010). The Climate Crisis : An Introductory Guide to Climate Change. Cambridge University Press.
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Dessler, A. E. (2012). Introduction to Modern Climate Change. Cambridge University Press.
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IPCC. (2013). Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis. Contribution of Working Group I to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Cambridge University Press.
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IPCC. (2014). Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability. Part A: Global and Sectoral Aspects. Contribution of Working Group II to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Cambridge University Press.
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IPCC. (2014). Climate Change 2014: Mitigation of Climate Change. Contribution of Working Group III to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Cambridge University Press.
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IPCC. (2014). Climate Change 2014: Synthesis Report. Contribution of Working Groups I, II and III to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Geneva: IPCC.
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IPCC. (2012). Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation. A Special Report of Working Groups I and II of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Cambridge University Press.
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