This module explores the societal and environmental impacts and implications of climate change as well as the political and technological solutions available. The course begins with an introduction to climate change and then will examine water resources and engineering, renewable energy and climate change and earth systems in greater detail.Specific topics related to Climate Change include:Causes and effectsSocial, economic and political impactsEnvironmental impacts and the threat to ecosystem servicesModelling and predictionAdaptation and mitigation of catastrophic eventsManagement of water resources and rainfall changesRenewable energy technologies and policies for a low carbon societyClimate Tipping Points We will explore these issues in a multidisciplinary framework with lectures, workshops and practical exercises led by world-class researchers in engineering, physics, mathematics, social, biological, and environmental sciences as well as the Met Office (the UK%E2%80%99s weather and climate service).This module aims to give you a broad vision and perspective on global climate change: its mechanisms, impacts upon society and the environment, the technologies that can be employed to mitigate its effects, and adaptation strategies.Lectures, seminars and group workshops will be used to introduce topics that will provide the foundation for discussion and personal work. Supplemental reading lists issued before the start of the module will be used to ensure that all students have additional knowledge about each lecture session. Students will work individually through formative assessment and a final written work to develop a personal topic in light of the content provided by the course.Key texts:Rajendra Pachauri and Leo Meyer (Eds.), Climate Change 2014: Synthesis Report Climate Change: Basic Information website, EPA United States Environment Protection Agency, March 2014

Course leader
Dr Diego Gomez

Target group
Undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.0 or above; postgraduate students with an interest in the subject are also welcome.

Course aim
The University of Exeter International Summer School is an opportunity to take a bespoke, interdisciplinary academic programme with students from around the world. The programme is accredited, worth 7.5 ECTS and also features an orientation in London, social events in Exeter and day trips to some iconic UK destinations.

Fee info
GBP 2445: Programme fees include tuition, accommodation, meals and a social programme including a weekend in London, events on campus and day trips to Bath and St Ives.

Scholarships
We offer a number of partial scholarships.

University of Exeter
Address: International Office, Laver Building, North Park Road Exeter
Postal code: EX4 4QE
City: Exeter
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/international/summerschool/
E-mail: iss@exeter.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1392 722148