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Climate Change And Environment

This course provides an understanding of climate change and its effects on the environment. It explores the Earth's atmosphere, surface, oceans, and the sun, focusing on problems like global warming and ozone layer depletion. The course covers the composition and structure of the atmosphere, urban climatology, and the causes and effects of climate change. It also examines plant productivity, terrestrial biomes, ocean currents, and global efforts to protect the environment, aiming to equip students with a comprehensive view of climate change and its environmental impacts.

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26h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Climate ChangeEnvironmentGlobal WarmingAtmosphereOzone Layer

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Atmospheric Composition and Structure

2

Urban Climatology

3

Causes and Effects of Climate Change

4

Greenhouse Effects

5

Plant Productivity and Photosynthesis

6

Terrestrial Biomes and Ecosystems

7

Ocean Currents and Climate

8

Environmental Threats and Conservation

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (2 methods)

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Environmental Consultant

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Climate Change Analyst

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Sustainability Manager

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Environmental Scientist

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Conservation Officer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Environmental ConsultingRenewable EnergyGovernment RegulationAgricultureConservation

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: Introduction to the Atmosphere

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the factors influencing temperature distribution on Earth's surface.
  • •Review Earth's climate history and the evidence used to reconstruct past climates.
  • •Identify examples of proxy data and their significance.

Unit 2: Atmospheric Composition

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Identify the basic composition of the atmosphere.
  • •Understand the importance of each gas to plants, humans, and the environment.
  • •Learn the percentage composition of gases in the atmosphere.
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: The Layered Atmosphere

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 3: Draw and label the layers of the atmosphere.
  • •Explain the term environmental lapse rate and its significance.
  • •Describe each layer of the atmosphere and the consequences of ozone layer depletion.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: Atmospheric Effects on Incoming Solar Radiation

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 4: List and explain the processes that modify solar radiation.
  • •Distinguish between direct and diffused solar radiation.
  • •Explain the term albedo and its effects on solar radiation.
  • •Identify the uses of solar energy.
Week
4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: The Temperature of the Atmosphere

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 5: Describe the processes by which the Earth's surface is heated.
  • •Explain the vertical and horizontal distribution of temperature in the atmosphere.
  • •Understand the factors affecting temperature variations.
Week
5

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Urban Climatology

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 1: Describe the energy characteristics of urban areas.
  • •Give an account of city climate and its differences from rural climates.
  • •Understand the impact of urbanization on local climate.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Physical Behaviours of the Atmosphere

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Describe the relationships between temperature, pressure, density, and volume in the atmosphere.
  • •Explain atmospheric pressure and its measurement.
  • •Understand the gas law and its application to atmospheric behavior.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Acid Precipitation

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 3: Define acid precipitation and pH.
  • •Explain the formation of acid precipitation.
  • •State the effects of acid deposition on the environment and human health.
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: Causes of Climate Change

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 4: Define climate change.
  • •List the factors responsible for climate change.
  • •Discuss the effects of climate change on a global scale.
Week
9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 5: Greenhouse Effects

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 5: Define the greenhouse effect.
  • •Explain how the greenhouse effect works.
  • •List and explain the types of greenhouse gases.
Week
10

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Primary Productivity of Plants

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 1: Explain the processes of energy formation by plants.
  • •Explain primary productivity of a community.
  • •Understand the role of photosynthesis in energy production.
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: Earth's Terrestrial Biomes

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Draw a map of the world and locate the various biomes.
  • •Explain the plant and animal characteristics of each biome.
  • •Describe the soil characteristics of each biome.
Week
12

Module 3:

4h

Unit 3: Plant Succession

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 3: Define succession and climax community.
  • •Explain the concept of climax community.
  • •Explain the types of succession and their characteristics.

Unit 4: Ocean Currents and their Effects upon World Climate

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 4: Define ocean current.
  • •State the causes and types of ocean currents.
  • •Explain the climatic influence of ocean currents.
  • •Explain ocean upwelling and its effects.
Week
13

Module 3:

3h

Unit 5: Environment and Climate Change

3 study hours
  • •Study Unit 5: Explain the term carrying population capacity of an environment.
  • •Give an account of factors affecting the environment.
  • •Account for the global steps being taken to protect the environment.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed notes for each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.

2

Practice explaining the greenhouse effect and climate change causes in your own words.

3

Develop diagrams illustrating atmospheric layers, ocean currents, and biome distributions.

4

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their feedback thoroughly.

5

Focus on understanding the relationships between climate change and environmental impacts.

6

Allocate specific study time for challenging units like Acid Precipitation and Terrestrial Biomes.

7

Use past exam papers to familiarize yourself with question formats and time constraints.

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