On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge
The student can

• explain how and why Earth¿s climate has changed during the Cenozoic (e.g. on tectonic, orbital, down to societally relevant timescales)
• explain the methods used to determine paleoclimate, illustrate their usage and describe their limitations

Skills
The student can

• perform quantitative analyses and apply simple box models (e.g. interpret isotope data quantitatively, use a box model to explore climate-carbon interactions )
• summarize observations/data/principles graphically
• recognize and discuss the factors that determine global and regional climate, including carbon cycling, plate tectonics, solar radiation, and ocean-atmospheric circulation
• analyze paleoclimate data and draw logical inferences about past climate change

General competence
The student can

• reflect on, evaluate and communicate the Earths climate history and the role of humans in the climate system
• demonstrate the ability to function individually, in cooperation and ethically with others
• present, discuss, and critically evaluate primary literature

The course includes lectures, seminars and class exercises.

Lecture, 2 hours per week for 11 weeks

Exercises and/or seminars 2 hours per week for 11 weeks