M3 Introduction
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M3 Introduction |
Here is a brief overview of what we will accomplish in Module #3: Societal Development & Energy Resources.
Module Learning Objectives
Upon completing this module, students will be able to:
- Discuss the issue of carbon dioxide (CO2) as it relates to non-renewable energy resources
- Perform calculations of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from coal-fired and gas-fired power plants
- Summarize the latest Assessment Report (AR5) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
- Explain several important temperature graphics from the IPCC's AR5
- Constructively deliberate about our energy resource options and our changing climate
Learning Activity List for Module 3
3.1 Burning Hydrocarbons and the keeling Curve
- Watch the lecture video found on the page
3.2 Calculating Carbon Dioxide Emissions
- Watch the lecture video found on the page
3.3 Carbon Dioxide and the IPCC
- Watch the lecture video found on the page
3.4 IPCC AR5 Temperature Graphics Explained
- Watch the lecture video found on the page
3.5 IPCC AR5 Anthropogenic Versus Natural Forcings
- Watch the lecture video found on the page
3.6 The Climate Change Question
- Watch the lecture video
- Take the Societal Development and Energy Resources Quiz. You may retake the quiz until you get a passing score [at least least 12 out 13 total points]. the quiz is optional but required if you want to obtain a certificate of completion for this course).
3.7 The Physical Science Basis Video
- Watch the Physical Science Basis Video
- Take the Physical Science Basis Video Quiz after watching the video
3.8 Module #3 Discussion
- Participate in the Module 3 Discussion
As you go through this course, do not forget to tweet about the content using the course tag #MCCFer, share articles and resources using the course Diigo group Links to an external site., like us and share your insights using the course Facebook page Links to an external site..
You can now click the Next button to the right below to continue to Module 3.1.