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THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM OFFICE ATM116 CLIMATE CHANGE Syllabus 1 Teaching Staff Subject lecturer: Ho Ngoc Son Organization: Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry Office Location: Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry Phone: 02803851427 Mobile phone: 0976 501 716 Email: hongocson@tuaf.edu.vn Subject Overview How aggressively and in what way should society take action to reduce damages from climate change? In this course we will examine the balance between expected impacts and their costs one hand and policy options and their costs on the other. We will consider mitigation options to reduce future climate change, as well as adaptation alternatives to prepare for the changes that do occur. Using both economic and ethical perspectives, we will examine the models, data and assumptions behind competing leading arguments for how society should respond. We will evaluate policies implemented to date at the international, national and state levels. The gap between ideal and actual responses will be discussed using insights from game theory, theories on the use of science in policy and analysis of public attitudes. Learning Outcomes [Description of the learning objectives on knowledge, skills and attitude the students are expected to have upon completion of the subject (around 100-200 words)] Subject Structure Students are expected to attend [how many] lectures. The Subject’s timetable is as follows: Lecture time and location: [lecture time] [location] List of lectures Time/date Topic Note 2 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Introduction to subject Groups to be Lesson 1: Weather and climate change decided Lesson 2: Causes of climate change Assignment 1 of Tutorials/group work group 1 due Lesson 3: Sources of greenhouse gases Assignment 1 of Tutorials/group work group 2 due Lesson 4: Impacts of climate change on natural Assignment 1 of systems (forests, biodiversity, water) group 3 due Tutorials/group work Week 5 Lesson 5: Impacts of climate change on social Assignment 1 of systems (human health, community, the poor) group 4 due Tutorials/group work Week 6 Week 7 Lesson 6: Adaptation to climate change Assignment 1 of Tutorials/group work group 5 Lesson 7: Climate change and its impacts in Assignment 1 of Vietnam group 6 due Tutorials/group work Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Lesson 8: Climate change and development Assignment 1 of Tutorials/group work group 7 Lesson 9: Climate smart agriculture Assignment 1 of Tutorials/group work group 8 Lesson 10: climate change and REDD+ Assignment 1 of Tutorials/group work group 9 Reading materials: 1. Neil leary, 2008. Climate change and adaptation, Earthscan, London. 2. Anthony Giddens, 2009. The politics of climate change, Cambridge. 3. UNDP, 2008 . Human development report 2007/2008: Fighting climate change: Human solidarity in a divided world, New York. 4. WB. 2010. Climate change and economic policy in APEC economies, Synthesis report. New York. Lecture Attendance Requirement: Attendance at all lectures is expected. If, for whatever reason, you cannot attend the lecture, please let the lecturer know in advance. You are required to attend a minimum of 75% of lectures. 3 Assessment Assessment for this subject consists of : Assessment type Percentage Assignment 1/Participation 20% Midterm exam 30% Final exam 50% Due Date Assessment Criteria: [criteria for each kind of assessment must be clarified] Grading system Grade in letter A 1-4 scale 4 1-10 scale 8.5 – 10 B 3 7 – 8.49 C 2 5.5 – 6.99 D 1 4 – 5.49 Description  Excellent analysis, comprehensive research, sophisticated theoretical or methodological understanding, impeccable presentation;  Work that meets all the key assessment criteria and excels in most;  Work that meets these criteria and is also in some way original, exciting or challenging could be awarded marks in the high 8 or above.  Marks of 9 and above may be awarded to the best student work in the range.  Good work that is solidly researched, shows a good understanding of key ideas, demonstrates some use of critical analysis along with good presentation and documentation;  Work that meets most of the key assessment criteria and performs well in some;  Work that shows some room for improvement.  Completion of key tasks at a satisfactory level, with demonstrated understanding of key ideas and some analytical skills, and satisfactory presentation, research and documentation;  Work that meets most of the key assessment criteria;  Work that shows room for improvement in several areas.  Completion of key tasks at an adequate level of performance in argumentation, documentation and expression;  Work that meets a limited number of the key assessment criteria;  Work that shows substantial room for improvement in many areas. 4 F 0 1-3.99  Work that fails to meet the basic assessment criteria;  Work that contravenes the policies and regulations set out for the assessment exercise;  Where a student fails a subject, all failed components of assessment are double marked. Extension Policy and Late Submission of Work Late work is not accepted. If, however, you find that it is absolutely impossible for you to make a given deadline due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances, you may negotiate a short-term extension of up to 5 working days. But please note: Extensions are not granted after due dates have passed. Penalty for Submission of Late Assessment Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked and in-semester tests and exams that are submitted late without an approved extension will not be accepted. Plagiarism Plagiarism is academic misconduct, and is taken very seriously by the Program and University. Any acts of suspected plagiarism detected by assessors will be followed up, and any students involved will be required to respond via the Program and/or University procedures for handling suspected plagiarism. If you have questions about how to appropriately acknowledge your sources, please let the lecturer know. International Program Office Signature Lecturer Signature Duong Van Thao 5