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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Global Classroom - Climate Change
Module Code	CS120
School	School of Chemical Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Damian Connolly Semester 2: Damian Connolly Autumn: Damian Connolly
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

On successful completion of this subject, students will: understand the need for a collaborative, interdisciplinary and international approach to problem solving in science; appreciate how to engage with, and learn from, a multicultural context in their studies and social interaction; understand some of the complex issues surrounding the social context of scientific and technological advances; know about a range of different types of evidence used to evaluate global climate change; and appreciate the types of impacts that climate change may have on a national and international scale in both the short- and long-term.

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss topics of environmental importance globally
2. Research relevant topics using peer reviewed literature
3. Give opinions on environmental topics supported by scientific fact
4. Write reports that are correctly referenced on environmental topics
5. Work in groups and assess group contribution to the work
6. Engage in group discussion and offer opinions

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Group work	12	Group project
Independent learning	36	research and reading
Directed learning	24	report
Assignment	12	text to read and discuss
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)	12	tutorial time with tutor
Independent learning time	29	on-line discussion and web-aided communications
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 2

Indicative Reading List

na: 0, No text is prescribed for the subject. Numerous books and articles have been published on global climate change. This large volume of literature makes comprehensive coverage and critical evaluation of the topic very difficult. Students are not expected ,

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

ESH

BSc Environmental Science & Health

SHSAO

Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for CS120

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