Course Details

Course Code(s):
GY5022
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
Autumn
Duration:
6 Weeks
Award:
University Certificate of Study
Faculty: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Course Type: Professional/Flexible, Online
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Dr Breandán Anraoi MacGabhann
Email: Breandan.Macgabhann@ul.ie
Express Interest

Register your interest here for more information or to be notified when applications are open.

Brief Description

Course commencement is subject to minimum numbers. 

This module will examine the nature, extent, frequency, risk, and potential for adaption and mitigation against a range of climate hazards, including flooding, wildfires, landslides, and heatwaves. Drawing heavily on case studies, including media coverage and the academic literature, students will explore these hazards from both physical and social geographic perspectives.

FUNDING

This course qualifies for 80% funding under the HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy. Check fees section for details and eligibility.  Please Note: Applicants may only apply for and receive, one subsidised course per semester.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Please ensure you enter the Module Code when applying for this module. Applications without this cannot be processed.

You may apply for more than one MicroCred under the same application.

PATHWAY

This micro-credential represents a single module within a larger further award (eg. Certificate, Diploma, Masters). By taking this micro-credential you may be eligible to apply for a credit exemption should you progress to study for a further award. The programmes associated with this MicroCred are: 

As our climate deteriorates, extreme climatic events such as floods, storms, wildfires, landslides, and heatwaves will become more common, with more and more people, places, and infrastructure vulnerable. Planning for the future must account for potential vulnerability to more frequent climate hazards.

This module will examine the nature, extent, frequency, risk, and potential for adaption and mitigation against a range of climate hazards, including flooding, wildfires, landslides, and heatwaves. Drawing heavily on case studies, including media coverage and the academic literature, students will explore these hazards from both physical and social geographic perspectives. They will consider the causes and geographic distribution of these natural events, as well as examining how risk, vulnerability, and consequences vary in different geographic areas due to geology, geomorphology, hydrology, demographics, socioeconomic factors, and more. They will develop the skills necessary to assess the hazardousness of particular geographic areas, to cartographically illustrate risk by creating hazard maps, and to use geospatial data on climate hazards to inform decision-making and strategies for adaption and mitigation.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

  • Explain the causes, processes, consequences, risk, and mitigation of select climate hazards
  • Recognise risk factors which leave people, places, and infrastructure vulnerable to climate hazard events
  • Compile relevant information on climate hazards from a range of sources
  • Assess hazards and risks from climate hazards in particular geographic locations, and cartographically illustrate this through creation of hazard maps
  • Evaluate plans on the basis of hazard and risk assessment
  • Recognise both the local and global impact of decisions and actions with respect to climate hazards
  • Embrace the active use of data and research to drive improvements and positive change

Assessment

Project assessing climate hazard risk (exposure and vulnerability) in a location of the participants' choice

Student Weekly Time Commitment

1h live online tutorial, ~2h recorded content, plus independent work reading and completing exercises

Relevant degree (Geography, Environmental Science, Sociology, Mathematics, Computer Science, or similar) or equivalent experience. Previous experience with GIS or Python programming would be an advantage.

Entry requirements are established to ensure the learner can engage with the course material and assessments, at a level suitable to their needs, and the academic requirements of the module. By applying to this micro-credential, you are confirming that you have reviewed and understand any such requirements, and that you meet the eligibility criteria for admission.

Successful completion of this module does not automatically qualify you for entry into a further award. All programme applicants must meet the entry requirements listed if applying for a further award.

€750

HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy - Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria can qualify for 80% funding subject to the availability of places. To clarify eligibility please go to Eligibility Criteria 

Please click here for information on funding and scholarships.