GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE

About this Course

Course Description

Embark on a journey to understand and address global climate change with our MOOC! This course is your comprehensive guide to global climate change's critical challenges and opportunities. Through an engaging and accessible format, you'll explore the source of greenhouse gases, policies, and impacts shaping the future of our planet. Delve into the core topics that define this pressing issue, including climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, policy, politics, and economics intersection, and the profound effects on human health and ecosystems. We'll also spotlight Malaysia's unique challenges and responses to climate change, providing a global-to-local perspective. Through this MOOC, you'll understand global climate dynamics holistically, empowering you to engage in informed decision-making and contribute to sustainable solutions. With eight (8) comprehensive topics, you'll deepen your knowledge and enhance your ability to address one of humanity's greatest challenges. Take the first step toward becoming a climate-conscious leader. Enrol now and make a difference in building a sustainable future!

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Explain and describe the current climate change issues based on the several recent published papers and books on the subject, a number of summaries from critical reports and material from online sources as well as audiovisual resources.
2 ) Understand the basic concepts in climate, such as global energy balance, surface energy balance, hydrological cycle, atmospheric and oceanic general circulation related to climate, and natural and anthropogenic climate variability/change.

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 3 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

 Syllabus

Characteristic of greenhouse gases
Greenhouse effect
Carbon cycle
Radiation balance

Orbital variations
Lithospheric motions
Volcano eruptions

Greenhouse gas emissions
Radioactive forcing

Health
Economics
Food security

Impact on the land
Impact on the ocean

Adaptive capacity
Mitigation efforts
Integrating adaptive and mitigation approaches

Energy policy
Environmental policy
Transport policy
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
The German Climate Action Plan 2050

Mean daily temperature
Extreme weather
Rainfall variability
Mean sea level
Economic loss
Public health

Our Instructor

WAN SITI ATIKAH BINTI WAN OMAR

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Jengka

SITI SUHAILA BINTI HARITH

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Jengka

TS. DR. NURUN NADHIRAH BINTI MD ISA

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Jengka

SYARIFAH FAEZAH BINTI SYED MOHAMAD

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Jengka

NUR THABITAH BINTI SHAIKH NASIR

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Jengka

DR. LILIWIRIANIS BINTI NAWI

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Jengka

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : There is no specific requirement to join this course. Anyone interested in venturing into global climate change is welcome to join us!

A2 : It's a free course. Don't wait, click the "Join" button now.