Climate Change And Contemporary Issues
- Health Sciences
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 63 pages
- 9 units
This course, Climate Change and Contemporary Issues, is a two-unit course designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of climate change and its related contemporary issues. It explores the definition of climate change, its causes, and its relationship with global warming. The course also examines the impact of solar radiation and the importance of the ozone layer, including health risks associated with its depletion.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 45 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EHS205, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EHS205 · UNIT 1 GENERAL OVERVIEW ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Module one deals with the definition and understanding of climate change as a term. The module also examines modern contemporary issues emanating from change in weather pattern as well as exposition on greenhouse effect, its causes and impact.
What you should be able to do
- Define climate change and its causes.
- Discuss contemporary issues related to climate change.
- Explain the greenhouse effect and its impact on global warming.
- Describe the effects of solar radiation on the environment and human health.
- Explain the importance of the ozone layer and the risks associated with its depletion.
- Identify and evaluate potential remedies to global warming.
What it prepares you for
- Environmental Scientist
- Climate Change Analyst
- Sustainability Manager
- Environmental Consultant
- Policy Advisor
- Government Agencies
- Environmental Consulting Firms
- Energy Sector
- Agriculture
- Public Health
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Climate Change and Global Warming
Unit 2: Impact of Climate Change
Understanding the complex interactions between the sun's output, Milankovitch cycles, and volcanic eruptions requires a strong grasp of atmospheric science principles.
- Module 3: Solar Radiation
Unit 3: Health Risk Associated with Depletion
Assessing the long-term health risks associated with varying levels of ozone depletion requires understanding of both atmospheric chemistry and human physiology.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 31 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Climate Change in Contemporary Issues
Unit 1: General Overview on Climate Change · 2 hours
Read the definition of climate change.. Understand the composition and temperature of the atmosphere..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Climate Change in Contemporary Issues
Unit 2: Modern and Contemporary Issues · 2 hours
Discuss the meaning of contemporary issues.. Review examples of contemporary issues such as climate change, pollution, and violence..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Climate Change in Contemporary Issues
Unit 3: Green House Effect and Global Warming · 2 hours
Explain the greenhouse effect.. Identify greenhouse gases and their effects on global warming..
- Week 4Module 2: Climate Change and Global Warming
Unit 1: Introduction to Climate Change · 2 hours
Define climate change and global warming.. Understand the processes involved in global warming..
- Week 5Module 2: Climate Change and Global Warming
Unit 2: Impact of Climate Change · 2 hours
Examine the impact of climate change on various systems.. Study the effects on hydrological and terrestrial biological systems..
- Week 6Module 2: Climate Change and Global Warming
Unit 3: Remedy to Global Warming · 2 hours
Explore remedies to global warming.. Investigate improvements in energy efficiency and changes in agricultural practices..
- Week 7Module 3: Solar Radiation
Unit 1: Effect of Solar Radiation · 2 hours
Define solar radiation.. Study the effects of solar radiation on aquatic organisms and terrestrial plants..
- Week 8Module 3: Solar Radiation
Unit 2: Introduction to Ozone Layer · 2 hours
Introduce the ozone layer.. Understand its role in protecting the Earth..
- Week 9Module 3: Solar Radiation
Unit 3: Health Risk Associated with Depletion · 2 hours
Identify health risks associated with ozone layer depletion.. Study the effects on the skin and eyes..
- Week 10Module 1: Introduction to Climate Change in Contemporary Issues
Review of Module 1 · 3 hours
Review Module 1: Introduction to Climate Change in Contemporary Issues. Focus on definitions and key concepts..
- Week 11Module 2: Climate Change and Global Warming
Review of Module 2 · 3 hours
Review Module 2: Climate Change and Global Warming. Focus on the impacts and remedies of global warming..
- Week 12Module 3: Solar Radiation
Review of Module 3 · 3 hours
Review Module 3: Solar Radiation. Focus on the effects of solar radiation and the ozone layer..
- Week 13Course Revision
Final Revision and Assignments · 4 hours
Complete any outstanding assignments.. Prepare for the final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit.
- Focus on understanding the definitions and processes related to climate change and global warming.
- Practice answering tutor-marked assignment questions to reinforce learning.
- Review the effects of solar radiation and the importance of the ozone layer.
- Summarize the key remedies to global warming and their potential impact.
- Create concept maps linking causes, effects, and solutions related to climate change.
- Prioritize understanding of key definitions and concepts from each unit.
Questions students ask about this course
What is EHS205 about?
This course, Climate Change and Contemporary Issues, is a two-unit course designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of climate change and its related contemporary issues. It explores the definition of climate change, its causes, and its relationship with global warming. The course also examines the impact of solar radiation and the importance of the ozone layer, including health risks associated with its depletion.
How many units does EHS205 have?
EHS205, Climate Change And Contemporary Issues, has 9 units across 3 modules, over 63 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is EHS205?
EHS205 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Health Sciences.
Is EHS205 hard?
EHS205 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does EHS205 take to study?
About 45 hours of study, spread across its 9 units.
How is EHS205 assessed?
EHS205 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with EHS205?
Environmental Scientist, Climate Change Analyst, Sustainability Manager, Environmental Consultant and Policy Advisor.