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Geodetic Observations for Climate Change

Course Code

GD4114

Number of Credits

3

Semester

Course Type

Study Material

Study MaterialDepth
Fundamentals of geodesy and climate change - History, politics, policy - Causes of climate change - Observable geodetic parameters - Climate change parametersExpress
Geodetic technologies and instruments to observe the causes of climate change - Satellites, sensors and observable parametersExpert
Geodetic technologies and instruments for observing climate change impacts - Satellites, sensors and observable parametersExpert
Monitoring sea level rise - Altimetry satelliteExpress
Polar ice melt observations - Gravimetric satelliteExpress
Observation of water vapor changes in the atmosphere - GNSSExpress
Biomass change analysis - Satellite remote sensingExpress
Data and model integration - Case studyExpress

Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLO) carried by the course

CPMK CodeCourse Learning Outcomes Elements (CLO)
CPMK 1Students are able to identify geodetic parameters related to climate change
CPMK 2Students are able to identify geodetic technologies and instruments that can be used for climate change monitoring
CPMK 3Students are able to explain several examples of climate change cases observed using geodetic technology and instruments
CPMK 4Students are able to integrate geodetic data and models for climate change studies
CPMK 5Students are able to find relevant references related to geodesy and climate change

Learning Method

  • SCL: PBL, CBL, PjBL

Learning Modality

  • Offline, Synchronous, Asynchronous

Assessment Methods

  • Written: Essay Oral: Presentation Assignment: Report