Major Group Report: Due 22nd May 2026. This is a group report. You will provide an integrated regional vulnerability assessment for your region , and specific, implementable adaptation options for local and state government. For the allocated region provide a precis of the potential impacts of climate change between now and 2070. In this section you may wish to reference the regional vulnerability assessments conducted by the relevant government agencies. Informed by current government strategy, you will address vulnerability and provide adaptation options for the four themes below: • Infrastructure and Tourism • Agriculture and water resources • Human Health and emergency services • Natural ecosystems and cultural heritage. Provide immediate, short term (2-5 years) and long-term (5-10 year) strategies for implementation. Maximum 3000 words. Results will be presented to the class in Weeks 12 and 13 of semester.

On-line Quiz. The on-line quiz will consist of 50 multiple choice questions, based solely on the lecture material. The quiz will be open in the afternoon and evening on May 4th 2026. Students will have 1.5 hours to complete the quiz including reading time, and accessed through iLearn. The Quiz will cover material presented in lectures weeks 1-8 inclusive.  

Major Group Report: Due 26th May 2025 and Presentation of Findings (in Week 12 or 13) This is a group report. You will provide an integrated regional vulnerability assessment for your region (allocated for the Practical report), and specific, implementable adaptation options for local and state government. For the allocated region provide a precis of the potential impacts of climate change between now and 2070. In this section you may wish to reference the regional vulnerability assessments conducted by the relevant government agencies Informed by current government strategy, you will address vulnerability and provide adaptation options for the four themes below: • Infrastructure and Tourism • Agriculture and water resources • Human Health and emergency services • Natural ecosystems and cultural heritage. Provide immediate, short term (2-5 years) and long-term (5-10 year) strategies for implementation. Maximum 3000 words. Results will be presented to the class in Weeks 12 and 13 of semester. On-line Quiz. Each on-line quiz will consist of 30 multiple choice questions, based solely on the lecture material. The quiz will be open in the afternoon and evening on the dates listed below. Students will have 1 hour to complete the quiz including reading time, and accessed through iLearn. Quiz 1 will cover material presented in lectures weeks 1-4 inclusive and will be held the Tuesday Week 5. Quiz 2 will cover material presented in lectures weeks 5-10 and will be held on the Tuesday Week 11

Public Communication

You will submit an article suitable for publication in "The Conversation" (https://theconversation.com/au), based on the information collected during your practical sessions in Weeks 1-5 inclusive. On successful completion you will be able to:

• analyse, question, and synthesise knowledge about climate change from a range of sources • research, interpret, and assess data on climate change and draw connections across fields of knowledge

• Demonstrate an understanding of and effectively manage uncertainty in scientific data and complexity with respect to current climate change

* effectively communicate climate data to an educated non-specialist audience

Unit Requirements

Requirement to pass the unit: To pass this unit you must achieve a total mark equal to or greater than 50% We strongly encourage all students to actively participate in all learning activities. Regular engagement is crucial for your success in this unit, as these activities provide opportunities to deepen your understanding of the material, collaborate with peers, and receive valuable feedback from instructors, to assist in completing the unit assessments. Your active participation not only enhances your own learning experience but also contributes to a vibrant and dynamic learning environment for everyone.

Late Assessment Submission Penalty

Late Submission Policy 5% penalty per day: If you submit your assessment late, 5% of the total possible marks will be deducted for each day (including weekends), up to 7 days. Example 1 (out of 100): If you score 85/100 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 5 marks and receive 80/100. Example 2 (out of 30): If you score 27/30 but submit 1 day late, you will lose 1.5 marks and receive 25.5/30. After 7 days: Submissions more than 7 days late will receive a mark of 0. Extensions: Automatic short extension: Some assessments are eligible for automatic short extension. You can only apply for an automatic short extension before the due date. Special Consideration: If you need more time due to serious issues and for any assessments that are not eligible for Short Extension, you must apply for Special Consideration. Need help? Review the Special Consideration page HERE

Week 1 Classes: 

Classes start in Week 1 on Monday 5pm (on line).

Lectures

The unit adopts a "flipped classroom" pedagogy, under which all lectures are presented in prerecorded form available through iLearn, and key concepts are discussed by zoom in the lecture timeslot. You will get the most out of these sessions if you view the pre-recorded material prior to this time, and all content will be available by the Friday of the previous week. Within the Workshop you will have opportunity for you to ask questions, go over content you found difficult, or engage in discussion about the broader implications.

Workshops

Each week you are expected to attend the two-hour workshop in which we access a range of resources available for the analysis of climate change and associated impacts. We will also engage with key concepts introduced in the lectures. These contribute to your Conversation article. Following this, the focus of the workshops switches to the major group report, where you will tackle climate change impacts and adaptation strategies for your focus region We will communicate with you via your university email and through announcements on iLearn. Queries to convenors can either be placed on the iLearn discussion board or sent to the unit convenor via the contact email on iLearn

Methods of Communication

We will communicate with you via your university email and through announcements on iLearn. Queries to the convenor can either be placed on the iLearn discussion board or sent to the unit convenor via the contact email on iLearn.