Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- Intensive
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Chemical Engineering School
This course explains the physical science of climate change, with discussion of climate models, projections and impact scenarios. Australian and international climate policies will be presented and their implications for transitioning to a low carbon society will be explored. Students will gain a deeper understanding of potential mitigation responses, vulnerability assessment, and adaptation strategies for organisations and communities both in Australia and beyond.
Students will also be exposed to scenario planning and as part ofﾠ this course will develop the skills relevant for ﾠscenario planning. Students will undertake a planning exercise involving strategy and scenarios ﾠrelevant to an organisation's net zero-emissions policy.
Course requirements
Assumed background
This course has no assumed background knowledge beyond the ability to perform simple mathematical operations.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
ENGY1x is not compatible with ENGY7001
Restrictions
Restricted to MSE, GDSE, GCSE, MEI, GCEI, MEngSc and MEngSc(Man) students.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Saphira Rekker
Guest lecturer
Mr Bruce Wilson
Tutor
Ms Tammy MacGinley
Mr Chun On Poon
Mr Yuan Hong
Ms Michelle Ida Anslem
Mr Yulio Sitio
Mr Prabhakaran Vanaraja Ambeth
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
This course is taught in Intensive mode.ﾠ Students are advised to check the Learning Activities section for the course timetable.ﾠ In particular, attendance and participation (online or on campus) is required at the Intensive Modules across four consecutive days (9am-5pm Brisbane time, each day).
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to create a learning environment where students can develop: their understanding of carbon literacy and the language of climate change; their appreciation of the science and projected impacts; their knowledge of international and domestic policy responses and their consequences; and their skills in designing and implementing Net Zero strategies for private sector organisations in response to future scenarios.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Articulate an evidenced-based explanation of climate change and its future impacts and risks.
LO2.
Advocate for appropriate and meaningful responses at a personal, corporate, government and societal level to reduce the collective carbon footprint of the planet.
LO3.
Analyse the effectiveness of climate and energy policies and their intended and unintended consequences.
LO4.
Apply scenario planning approaches to develop logical alternative futures and analyse the energy and climate implications.
LO5.
Lead and work in teams to develop net-zero strategies for businesses to reduce their emissions intensities under a range of future scenarios.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Foundation Modules Quiz
|
10% |
22/07/2024 4:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Corporate climate-related disclosures
|
15% |
5/08/2024 5:00 pm
17:00-20:00 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation, Role play/ Simulation |
Individual Project: Policy Briefing & Video
|
40% Hurdle |
16/08/2024 4:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Role play/ Simulation |
Scenario Planning for Net Zero Emission Strategy
|
35% |
2/09/2024 4:00 pm |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Foundation Modules Quiz
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
22/07/2024 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04
Task description
On-line multiple choice quiz based on the content of the Foundation Modules.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Quiz administered on Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessments must be submitted on or before the due date. Late submissions of assessment items will only be accepted if approval for late submission has been obtained prior to the due date.
Penalties Apply for Late Submission
Refer PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part C (48)
Corporate climate-related disclosures
- Team or group-based
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
5/08/2024 5:00 pm
17:00-20:00
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L05
Task description
In groups, students will explore climate-related disclosures and strategies and present their findings in a Zoom presentation session. Please refer to Blackboard for more detailed instructions.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Online presentation via Zoom screen-sharing. Recorded.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessments must be submitted on or before the due date. Late submissions of assessment items will only be accepted if approval for late submission has been obtained prior to the due date.
Penalties Apply for Late Submission
Refer PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part C (48)
Individual Project: Policy Briefing & Video
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 40% Hurdle
- Due date
16/08/2024 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
This Ministerial Policy Recommendation sees students choose a contemporary (foreign or domestic) policy issue and write a two page ministerial recommendation or briefing, accompanied by a video submission. Students are marked on their ability to demonstrate a complex understanding of the contemporary implications and debates related to particular policy areas and to articulate a strong, succinct and coherent case for policy change.
Please refer to Blackboard for more details.
This assessment is an Identity Verified Assessment Hurdle (IVAH).
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Hurdle requirements
Must pass this assessment item (mark >=50%) to pass the course (grade of 4 or higher).Submission guidelines
Please submit via Turnitin on Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessments must be submitted on or before the due date. Late submissions of assessment items will only be accepted if approval for late submission has been obtained prior to the due date.
Penalties Apply for Late Submission
Refer PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part C (48)
Scenario Planning for Net Zero Emission Strategy
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
2/09/2024 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L04, L05
Task description
Please refer to Blackboard for further details.
Peer assessment is available for this Group Assessment item. It will be assumed that all contributions to the group assessment are equal, and all members of the group will receive the same mark. If a group member raises issues about unequal contribution in the Group Assessment, the Course Coordinator may seek evidence in the form of peer assessment, meetings with group members, and tutor/teaching staff feedback. Based on this, the Course Coordinator may apply a multiplier to the total group mark for the assessment piece to arrive at individual marks.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Submission guidelines
Please submit via Turnitin on Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessments must be submitted on or before the due date. Late submissions of assessment items will only be accepted if approval for late submission has been obtained prior to the due date.
Penalties Apply for Late Submission
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: As per grade 2 and failure to complete assessment items. Overall course mark typically <30%. |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Lack of evidence of competency in the course material to the degree that staff believes would negatively impact on future MSE participation. Overall course mark typically between 30-44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Falls short of satisfying the basic requirements for a Pass. Overall course mark typically between 45-49% AND/OR a mark of <50% for Individual Project. |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates competency necessary to undertake further Sustainable Energy courses. Overall course grade typically between 50-64% AND a mark >= 50% for Individual Project. |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Completion of competency and extension level tasks, demonstrating a clear grasp of the underlying climate change processes and policies. Overall course mark typically between 65-74% AND a mark >= 50% for Individual Project. |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrating a clear grasp of climate change science and impacts of policy on business. Overall course mark typically between 75-84% AND a mark >= 50% for Individual Project. |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Clearly demonstrating critical analysis and insight into climate change and the wider social and environmental context on a global, regional and national level. Overall course grade > 85% AND a mark >= 75% for Individual Project. |
Additional course grading information
This course has a hurdle assessment item: Individual Project.ﾠ Students must obtain a mark >= 50% for Individual Project to be awarded a grade of 4 or higher.ﾠ
There isﾠ an opportunity for students to complete an online peer assessment of each ﾠgroup member ﾠfor all group assessment items. However, ifﾠ there is ﾠconsensus that all group members participated equally this will not be necessary.ﾠ The Course Coordinator may modify marks based on the results of peer assessment, as necessary.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Supplementary assessment may involve a written or oral exam. Where a mark of <50% for the Individual Project resulted in a grade of 3, the supplementary assessment may be offered via resubmission of the Individual Project.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Additional learning resources provided on Blackboard site.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From O-week To Week 1 |
Not Timetabled |
Foundation Modules Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Workshop |
Day 1 Tuesday Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Workshop |
Day 2 Wednesday Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
|
Workshop |
Day 3 Thursday Learning outcomes: L03, L04 |
|
Workshop |
Day 4 Friday Learning outcomes: L04, L05 |
|
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Seminar |
Group Presentation (assessment) 05/08/24 17:00-19:30 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.