Open University

Tampere

Climate.now (english), Lectures

The course includes 4 mandatory contact sessions (3-4 hours each). In addition to this, the course requirements also include 7 group sessions (approximately 2 hours each) where online materials are discussed, and project work is done. Independent work, either individually or in groups, amounts to approximately 70 hours.

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Advanced studies

Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences

Technology and Natural Sciences

Apply for Open University studies by using the following links:<ul><li><a href="https://tau-avoin.ilmoittaudu.fi/lobby/?realization=J-otm-fbfb612d-be1c-47fc-a223-3f6a613afea1_2024-tampere-FYS402" target="_blank">FYS.402 Climate.now, lectures, Tampere</a></li></ul>You can find a link to the Open University Admissions service and application instructions on the <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/open-higher-education-studies/open-university/applying-open-university">Applying to Open University studies</a> page.Some of the studies require prior studies. For example, studying intermediate studies may require some completed basic studies. These are described on the Information about studies tab of the study unit under prior requirements.When you have been admitted to the studies, you must enrol separately via the Sisu information system for the implementation of the unit of study and, for example if set, for a practise group of your choice. You will receive instructions on how to do this by e-mail after you have confirmed your acceptance of the study place by paying the required fee.

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Hervanta Campus

Contact teaching

Look information at <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/open-higher-education-studies/open-university/applying-open-university">Applying to Open University studies</a>.

Core Content:<ul><li>The student understands the scientific fundamentals of climate change: the functioning of the climate system, its history, and its future.</li><li>The student is familiar with the key impacts of climate change.</li><li>The student can list and understand the main measures to mitigate and adapt to climate change.</li></ul>Supplementary Knowledge:<ul><li>The student understands the impact of human activity emissions on the climate system.</li><li>The student can assess the key effects of climate change on the economy.</li><li>The student can explain the concepts of sustainability change and systemic change thinking and can use these concepts to address climate change-related problems.</li></ul>Specialized Knowledge:<ul><li>The student comprehends the effects of climate change on conflicts and displacement.</li><li>The student is familiar with and understands the concepts of emissions trading and knows the international agreements related to it.</li></ul>

<h2>Common</h2><h3>Lecture: </h3>13.01.2025 14:00 - 18:00, TAU Konetalo K1704 auditorio (209) 17.02.2025 14:00 - 18:00, TAU Konetalo K1704 auditorio (209) 17.03.2025 14:00 - 18:00, TAU Konetalo K1704 auditorio (209) 21.04.2025 14:00 - 18:00, TAU Konetalo K1704 auditorio (209)

Climate.now is an interdisciplinary course on the fundamentals of climate change. The goal is for the course to be suitable for various students.After completing the course, students will have knowledge of climate change as a natural phenomenon, how it can be mitigated, and how to adapt to it. Following the course, students will be able to address climate change as a global challenge and a challenge related to their own field of study. Students will also understand climate change in relation to their own impact and will be able to critically address issues related to climate change and its ethics.

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<ul><li>KEKE-M01 Sustainable development study module</li><li>KEKE-M02</li></ul>

<h5>Material</h5><ul><li>Type:&#160;Other online content</li><li>Name:&#160;Climate.now online material</li><li>Exam material:&#160;No</li><li>URL:&#160;<a href="http://www.ilmastonyt.fi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://digicampus.fi/course/view.php?id&amp;#61;3548</a></li><li>Language:&#160;English</li></ul>

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