Introduction to climate change on a global and regional level. Understanding the basic causes, mechanisms, consequences, future climate projections, as well as the possibilities of mitigation and adaptation to climate change. Understanding the social aspect of climate change and acquiring communication skills on climate change.

Upon completion of the course, students will:

- Adopt and understand basic concepts,
- develop the ability to identify and analyze the causes and consequences of climate change,
- be able to see the impact of climate change on people's lives and activities,
- to acquire the ability to transfer knowledge to the population that is not familiar with the issue of climate change.

Theoretical classes
1. Introduction to climate change; 2. - 3. Global warming; 4. - 6. Radiation forcing; 5. Greenhouse gases; 6. Climate fluctuations in the past; 7. Milanković's theory; 8. Teleconnections; 9.-10. Climate models and projections of the future climate; 11. Consequences of climate change; 12. Climate change mitigation and adaptation measures; 13. Sociological aspect of climate change; 14. Communication on climate change.

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Mathez E. A., Smerdon J. E. (2018). Climate Change The Science of Global Warming and Our Energy Future, second edition, Columbia University Press, p. 520.

IPCC, 2014: Climate Change 2014: Synthesis Report. Contribution of Working Groups I, II and III to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [Core Writing Team, R.K. Pachauri and L.A. Meyer (eds.)]. IPCC, Geneva, Switzerland, 151 pp.

Interactive teaching. Independent work.

Pre-exam obligations:

• colloquium (max 20 points)
• seminar presentation (max 20 points)

Final exam:

• written exam (max 60 points)

Grades are awarded on a scale from 5 to 10, where 10 is the best grade and 5 is a fail.