Climate Change Biology (BIOL3236)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2022
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Biological Sciences School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
2 Contact hours
Recommended prerequisite
BIOL2201, BIOL2010
Restricted
Approval required by the School for enrolment in the external mode.
Assessment methods
Presentation, Report, Examination
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Course description
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. In this course you will learn about: 1) the drivers of Earth¿s climate system, 2) the way that biological processes feedback to affect climate; 3) historical and contemporary influence of climate changes on biological systems, from cells to ecosystems; 4) conservation implications of climate changes; and 5) biological solutions for climate-change adaptation and mitigation. This course will provide you with the foundation to be a scientifically-informed, active, and pragmatic participant in humanity's response to climate change in both a personal and professional capacity.distributions including infectious pathogens and their arthropod vectors.