Module B
Climate Change and its impact on human and natural systems
Teachers:
dr Ognjen Žurovec
Doc. dr Sabrija Čadro
The lecture is intended for: Bachelor level
Time period: 12. April 2021 – 14. May 2021
Form: 5 weeks, 3 hours per week (15h)
Teaching methods: Video presentations and interactions via the google meet application
Maximum number of participants: 15
Moodle course link: link
| Teaching unit | No. hours | Teacher | Week | 2020/21 | |
| 1 | Climate Change basic concepts. Examples of climate change observed in BiH, EU and globally. | 3 | Čadro S. | I | 12. April 2021 16. April 2021 |
| 2 | Agriculture as a victim and a cause of climate change | 3 | Žurovec O. | II | 19 April 2021 23. April 2021 |
| 3 | The impact of climate change on water resources | 1 | Čadro S. | III | 26. April 2021 30. April 2021 |
| 4 | Vulnerability of human and natural systems to climate change | 2 | Žurovec O. | ||
| 5 | Climate Change adaptation and mitigation. Climate change mitigation policies and measures in the EU | 3 | Žurovec O. | IV | 03. May 2021 07. May 2021 |
| 6 | Disaster risk reduction. Flood risk assessment. Soil conservation and erosion prevention | 3 | Čadro S. | V | 10. May 2021 14. May 2021 |
| Evaluation: Final test | 15 |
Understanding what climate change is and what are the social and environmental impacts. Students will become aware of climate change mitigation and adaptation measures that they can promoted as good EU practice. Also, there will find out how to have agricultural production that is adapted to climate change while negative impact on the environment is minimized. All additional information can be obtained by contacting dr Ognjen Žurovec via the Moodle course page or by e-mail: Ognjen.Zurovec@teagasc.ie