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An exploration of the nature and causes of change in the physical environment, including: natural processes driving environmental change and variability; humans as agents of change; and biophysical and societal sensitivity to change. Past, present and future interactions between society and environmental change with examples drawn from climatology and ecology. Principles of scientific writing and communication will also be addressed.

An understanding of research on environmental change. Students will be introduced to research topics and appropriate methodologies for investigating environmental change. Principles of scientific writing and communication will also be addressed. Students will apply these skills by developing and writing a research proposal or critical review.