World Climate Coursework

I. Introduction

Welcome to the World Climate Coursework! In this coursework, you will delve into the complexities of global climate change and its impacts on our planet. This introduction provides an overview of the coursework objectives, expectations, and resources.

II. Course Overview

A. Course Objectives

Understand the science behind climate change
Explore the causes and consequences of global warming
Analyze mitigation and adaptation strategies

B. Course Duration

Start Date: [Start Date]
End Date: [End Date]

C. Course Structure

This coursework is divided into different modules, each focusing on different aspects of climate change. Each module includes readings, discussions, assignments, and quizzes to deepen your understanding.

III. Module Details

A. Module 1: Understanding Climate Science

1.1 Readings

Textbook: "Climate Change: A Very Short Introduction" by Mark Maslin
Article: "The Basics of Climate Change" - National Geographic

1.2 Assignments

Assignment 1: Research on greenhouse gases
Assignment 2: Analysis of climate models

B. Module 2: Causes of Climate Change

2.1 Readings

IPCC Report: "Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis"
Scientific Paper: "The Role of Carbon Dioxide in Climate Change" - Nature

2.2 Assignments

Assignment 1: Case study on deforestation
Assignment 2: Carbon footprint calculation

C. Module 3: Impacts and Adaptation

3.1 Readings

Impact Report: "IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C"
Case Study: "Adapting to Climate Change: Lessons from Coastal Communities"

3.2 Assignments

Assignment 1: Vulnerability assessment of a region
Assignment 2: Adaptation strategies analysis

D. Module 4: Mitigation and Policy

4.1 Readings

Policy Document: "Paris Agreement on Climate Change"
Research Paper: "Economics of Climate Change Mitigation" - The Lancet

4.2 Assignments

Assignment 1: Policy critique
Assignment 2: Proposal for sustainable practices

IV. Assessment

A. Grading Criteria

Participation: 20%
Assignments: 40%
Quizzes: 20%
Final Project: 20%

B. Final Project

Topic: "Implementing Renewable Energy Solutions in Urban Areas"
Submission Deadline: [Date]

V. Resources

Textbooks:
1. "The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History" by Elizabeth Kolbert
2. "This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate" by Naomi Klein
Additional Readings:
- "The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming" by David Wallace-Wells
- "Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming" by Paul Hawken