Climate Science and Policy (ENGY7001)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2020
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Chemical Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Intensive
Class hours
50 Contact hours
Incompatible
ENGY1x is not compatible with ENGY 7001
Restricted
Restricted to MSE, GDSE, GCSE, MEI and GCEI students.
Assessment methods
Assignment and 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, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course explains the physical science of climate change, with discussion of climate models, projections and impact scenarios. Australian and international climate policies will be presented and their implications for transitioning to a low carbon society will be explored. Students will gain a deeper understanding of potential mitigation responses, vulnerability assessment, and adaptation strategies for organisations and communities both in Australian and beyond.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | St Lucia | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) | St Lucia | Intensive | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) | St Lucia | Intensive | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) | St Lucia | Intensive | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) | St Lucia | Off-Campus | Course Profile |