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GEOG 749 : Applied Climate Science

Postgraduate course

Project description

An examination of climate themes relevant to society. Themes will vary but may include hydrology and water resources, agriculture, human health, ocean-atmosphere interaction and energy in the climate system. The sensitivity of selected biophysical and human activity systems to climate will be explored and the actual and potential impacts of climatic variability and change (past and future) investigated.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the physical and social dimensions of a range of important current research themes in climate science. (Capability 1 and 2) Demonstrate an awareness of a selection of climatological processes and techniques for measuring them. (Capability 1, 2, 3 and 4) Recognise, critique and apply a range of research methods used in applied climate research (Capability 3) Understand and appreciate the scope of climate research and relationships with decisions facing society. (Capability 1, 2 and 3)