Global Change Science 15 credits
About the course
The course addresses key concepts and theory that underpin global change science and the transformations in the Earth system that are underway in the context of the Anthropocene. The course has two modules that run in parallel time:
Module 1: Theory 9 ECTS: An in-depth theory block focusing on key elements of global change. This will include addressing key topics that relate to environmental consequences of climate change, land use, pollution, and biodiversity change, and it will include perspectives grounded in ecology, earth science, and environmental science.
Module 2: Project, 6 ECTS: Writing of a literature-based critical review article, and oral presentation of it, on a fast-moving or exciting topic in the general area of global change science.