Fundamentals of Climate Change (ENGY7001)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Chemical Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
Intensive
Class hours
2 Tutorial hours
2 Lecture hours
Restricted
Restricted to MES, GDES, GCES students.
Assessment methods
Assignment, examination, group-based project work
Course enquiries
Dr Tony Heynen (a.heynen@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | Intensive | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
(Please refer enquiries to Intnl Energy Centre - www.internationalenergycentre.com) This course introduces students to the science and theory of climate change and students will gain an understanding of the policy, legal and regulatory aspects of climate change. Throughout the course summaries and updates from IPCC reviews will be discussed, and Australian and international forecasts will also be examined. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the difference between adaptationand mitigation, and the instruments that provide for both.
