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The course aims to give students a broad vision and perspective on Global Climate Change: its mechanisms, impacts upon society and the environment, emerging mitigation technologies, and adaptation strategies. Students will explore these issues in a multidisciplinary framework with lectures, workshops and practical exercises.Seminars will be led by world-class researchers and experts in the fields of life sciences, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences and geography.

These include Professor Peter Cox from Climate Systems Dynamics and Professor Tim Lenton - Chair in Climate Change/ Earth Systems, amongst many others.Topics covered over the three week course include:
  • Causes and effects of climate change
  • Social, health, economic and political impacts
  • Environmental impacts and threat to ecosystem services
  • Modelling and prediction
  • Adaptation and mitigation of catastrophic events
  • Management of water resources and rainfall changes
  • Renewable energy technologies and policies for a low carbon society

Period
20-07-2013 - 10-07-2013 (-1 weeks)

Target group
Undergraduate and postgraduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent.

Course aim
The University of Exeter International Summer School provides an opportunity to study at a top ten UK University that is renowned for research-led teaching with students from around the world.



Credits
5.0 ECTS credits

Course fee
GBP 2: Programme fees cover tuition, accommodation, breakfast, your evening meal, a three day stay in London and a variety of cultural trips and social events.

Course leader
Dr Diego Gomez

Scholarships
We offer a number of full and partial scholarships awarded on the basis of academic merit.

University of Exeter International Office
Address: 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