Climate Change: Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, students should be able to:

• Explain the main societal and infrastructure vulnerabilities and risks of climate change and the necessity for integrated assessment and response.
• Identify and explain adaptation (including engineering) responses to a range of hydro-climatic hazards for key areas.
• Understand the stages of at least two risk assessment frameworks and how they are used to develop climate adaptation plans to identified risks.
• Understand our responses in the context of national and international legislation and agreements.

At the end of this module, students should have achieved the following skills:

• Ability to assess the vulnerability of nations, cities, or systems (or infrastructure components) to climate change and likely impact. Interpret climate change projections from climate model ensemble output.
• Conduct a climate change risk assessment using established frameworks used for adaptation planning to assess, prioritise, and apply sustainable adaptation strategies in a range of settings.
  • Ability to apply research methods.
• Ability to use open-source web-based tools and datasets for climate change and risk analysis.
• Present the outcome of a risk assessment in a well-researched, well-structured analytical report.
• Confidence and understanding to promote use of sustainable engineering approaches.

Course Agenda

You'll learn through a combination of:

• Lectures
• Asynchronous activities
• Practical sessions
• Academic skills activities
• Reading materials```

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Overview:

Newcastle University is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is known for its high-quality research and teaching, and its commitment to social justice and engagement.

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Services Offered:

The university offers a wide range of services to students, including: *

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Careers Service:

Provides guidance and support with career planning, job applications, and internships. *

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Library:

Offers extensive resources, including books, journals, databases, and study spaces. *

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Student Support:

Provides a variety of services to help students succeed, including academic support, counseling, and disability services. *

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Accommodation:

Offers a range of on-campus accommodation options, including halls of residence and self-catered apartments. *

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Sport:

Provides access to a variety of sports facilities and activities.

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Student Life and Campus Experience:

Newcastle University offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students can get involved in a wide range of clubs and societies, attend events and lectures, and enjoy the city's nightlife and cultural attractions.

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Key Reasons to Study There:

High-quality research and teaching:

Newcastle University is consistently ranked highly in national and international league tables.

Strong focus on employability:

The university has a strong track record of preparing graduates for successful careers.

Vibrant and diverse campus community:

Students can enjoy a welcoming and supportive environment.

Excellent location:

Newcastle is a thriving city with a rich history and culture.

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Academic Programs:

Newcastle University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across a variety of disciplines, including: *

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Science, Agriculture & Engineering

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Humanities & Social Sciences

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Medical Sciences

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Other:

• The university has a strong commitment to sustainability and social justice.
• It is home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Centre for Ageing and Inequalities and the Centre for Data.
• Newcastle University is a member of the Russell Group, a group of 24 leading research-intensive universities in the UK.