Climate Change

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU019878
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD5-Communication and presentation
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand climate change since the Industrial Revolution.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain climate change since the Industrial Revolution.

2

Understand natural controls on climate.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Evaluate the impact of factors responsible for natural climate control.

3

Understand the greenhouse effect.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Discuss how the greenhouse effects impacts on climate change.

4

Be able to appreciate how human activity can impact on global warming/ climate change.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Evaluate research into the impact of human activity on global warming/climate change.

5

Understand the potential impact of climate change.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Analyse the predicted global impact of climate change.

  • 5.2

    Discuss possible changes to the environment as a result of climate change.

  • 5.3

    Evaluate methods being used to control the Earth’s future climate.