Global Change

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Global Change
Leerdoelen	At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1. Explain the various causes of climate change 2. Interpret biogeochemical cycles, especially the global carbon cycle 3. Apply the radiocarbon and the stable isotope analysis methods to investigate global change related problems 4. Apply the obtained knowledge on IPCC matters.
Omschrijving	General: Global Change (GC) encompasses all anthropogenic disturbances to the Earth's climate, already leading to an evident increase in the mean temperature and changes in weather patterns. This will also heavily influence our societies, primarily by changing water and food availability. Statements about manmade Global Climate Change require a thorough understanding of the undisturbed system. First, the isotope chemistry relevant for GC will be described, as well as general dating methods. Second, GC will be related to biogeochemical cycles, greenhouse gases, and aerosols. Third, the (synthesis report of the) latest IPCC report will be discussed, as well as how to extract the proper information from it, and how to relate that information to GC. For research projects at the research group CIO (Center for Isotope Research), this course is strongly recommended.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Opdracht (ASM), Practisch werk (PRC), Werkcollege (T) (Guest lecturer: dr. M. Schaeffer; Lectures (20h), tutorials (8h), assignment 1 (28h), assignment 2 (project, 40h), practical (computer practical, 4h), self-study (40h).)
Toetsvorm	Opdracht (AST), Schriftelijk tentamen (WE), Verslag (R) (Final mark: Written exam: digital exam (50%), Report (30%), Assignment (Assignment 1&2 together: 20%).)
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	prof. dr. H.A.J. Meijer
Docent(en)	Prof. Dr. H. Chen ,Prof. Dr. U. Dusek ,prof. dr. H.A.J. Meijer
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Power points are the background literature, as well as articles, to be placed at Brightspace.
Entreevoorwaarden	Prior knowledge: The course unit assumes prior knowledge acquired from basic Mathematics and Physics courses. Maximum capacity: 90 students. Priority for students from the MSc Energy and Environmental Sciences (EES). The course unit is a core elective for the MSc EES and is an elective course for the MSc Mechanical Engineering (Courses in Business and Management). The course unit prepares students for master thesis work at CIO, Geo-energy (GEO), and Energy Conversion (EC), in which the learning objectives attained may be required as prior knowledge.
Opmerkingen	Pass mark: Both the project report and the written exam (digital exam) require a minimum of 5.0. The final mark will be calculated as 0.2 x assignment + 0.3 x project report + 0.5 x written exam. The project will be evaluated based on the submitted report. The second examiner for this course is prof. dr. H. Chen. Assuring test quality: The lecturer prof. dr. H.A.J. Meijer compiles the test and prof. dr. H. Chen evaluates the test in a peer review process. In case the assessment has to take place online, the written (digital) exam will be adjusted to an online written (digital) (open book) exam from home.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type MSc Courses for Exchange Students: Astronomy - Physics - Energy & Environment - semester II a MSc Energy and Environmental Sciences  (Core electives) 1 semester II a compulsory/optional MSc Mechanical Engineering: Advanced Instrumentation  (Courses in Business, Management, and Society) 1 semester II a keuze MSc Mechanical Engineering: Smart Factories  (Courses in Business, Management, and Society) 1 semester II a option group A/B MSc Mechanical Engineering: Smart and Green Energy Systems  (Courses in Business, Management, and Society) 1 semester II a keuze