Topic outline

  • WELCOME MESSAGE

    WELCOME TO THE CLASS OF CLIMATE CHANGE & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT!

          
                  

  • GENERAL INFORMATION

    TEACHER'S PROFILE

     SHAHRIN ISLAM

     Lecturer

     Department of Civil Engineering  

     Daffodil International  University  


    HOW TO GET STARTED WITH BLC

    Students Guideline for DIU BLC (Moodle):    http://gg.gg/moodle-student

    Students can also access the guideline from the:  DIU Blended Learning Center.

    I suggest you to see the  following tutorial of getting enrolled in BLC 
        
                                                
     


    GOOGLE CLASSROOM CODE FOR SUMMER 2020

    Evening PC 181 + 182 - ssptycy


    Evening MC 183 - u2nx2pc

    Day MC 172 - n6izaez

    • INTRODUCTION


      COURSE INTRODUCTIONS

      For many, a warming climatic system is expected to impact the availability of basic necessities like freshwater, food security, and energy, while efforts to redress climate change, both through adaptation and mitigation, will similarly inform and shape the global development agenda.
      The links between climate change and sustainable development are strong. Poor and developing countries, particularly least developed countries, will be among those most adversely affected and least able to cope with the anticipated shocks to their social, economic and natural systems.
      		             


      GUIDELINE FOR THE COURSE

      • All the registered students for this course have to enroll in Moodle.

      • Students will find all the course materials from Moodle.

      • All the students have to submit the soft copy of their "Assignment" in Moodle under the assignment section created here and for this, they will be graded here.
      • One discussion or feedback forum is created under each of the lecture Students have to give their feedback on these fora and marks will be given for their feedback

      • Any announcement regarding the class will be posted on Moodle. So they have to keep themselves always active on Moodle.
      • All the quizzes and presentations will be held on the face to face class.
      • The question pattern and the syllabus for the quizzes, midterm, and the final exam is given hereunder each of the section (quizzes, midterm, and final)
      • There are midterm and final exam instructions forum under these sections where students can discuss with each other about their midterm and final exam syllabus, any problem regarding the exam, etc.

      COURSE OBJECTIVES

      The objectives of this CE 447 : Climate Change & Sustainable Development  is to empower and equip current and future generations to meet their needs using a balanced and integrated approach to the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development.


      LEARNING OUTCOMES 

      Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to –

      • CLO 1: Be Famil iar with the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Related Terminologies, Concepts, Goals and Policies
      • CLO 2: Understand Environment Policies and Legislation, Implication of Sectoral Development, Quality Standards, Issues and Priorities etc.
      • CLO 3: Learn Environmental Impact Assessment Methodologies   
      • CLO 4: Earn Knowledge on Environmental Economics
      • CLO 5: Gain Analytical Knowledge through Case Studies on Contemporary Issues


      DETAILS OF COURSE CONTENTS

      • Climate Change and Sustainable Development
      • Climate Change and Development Projects
      • Environment Policies and Legislation
      • Environmental Implication of Sectoral Development
      • Environmental Quality Standards
      • Environmental Issues and Priorities
      • Environmental Impact Assessment of Development Schemes-Baseline Studies
      • Assessment Methodologies 
      • Economics of Environmental Management
      • Contemporary Issues
      • Case Studies


      COURSE PLAN 

      Week 1

      Registration & Introductory Class

      Week 2

      Introduction to Climate Change and Sustainable Development 

      Quiz 1

      Introduction to Climate Change and Sustainable Development

      Week 3

      Goals of Development

      Week 4

      Environmental Issues and Priorities

      Presentation

      Individual Topic

      Week 5

      Environmental Management Plan

      Quiz 2

      Environmental Issues and Priorities

      Assignment 1

      Goals of Development 

      Week 6

      Environmental Management Plan

      Week 7

      Review Classes

      Week 8

      Mid Term Examination

      Week 9

      Environmental Quality Standards

      Week 10

      Environmental Implications of Sectoral Development

      Quiz 3

      Environmental Quality Standards

      Week 11

      Public Participations

      Week 12

      Case Studies

      Assignment 2

      Public Participations

      Week 13 

      Course Review

      Week 14

      Final Examination 


      ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES

       Attendance  07                                 Grading scale Letter Grade
       Class test  15                                      80 - 100 A+
       Presentation  08                                 75-79 A
       Assignment  05                                 70-74 A-
       Mid-term  25                                 65-69 B+
       Final  40                                 60-64 B
                                          55-59 B-
                                          50-54 C+
                                          45-49 C
                                          40-44 D
                                          00-39 F
                                          Incomplete I

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      RECOMMENDED BOOK

      1. Evaluating Climate Change Action for Sustainable Development by Juha I. UittoJyotsna Puri
      1. Climate Change and Human Development  by Reid

      • QUIZ

        • QUIZ 1

          Date: 12th of February, 2021

          Time: 11am - 12 pm

          Duration: 20 mins

          There will be MCQ, T/F & Short Questions (conceptual). 

          • For short question, you can either write in the answer box or you can write in your khata, take picture and upload. 
          • Only one file will be accepted so try to keep your answer short so that you can confide your answer in one image and time for converting into pdf can be saved. Don't write unnecessary things.
          • There will be only one attempt. If you fail to submit within time then submit in the QUIZ 1_Late Submission portal.
          • If you know that your internet connection is poor, then screenshot of your questions immediately at the beginning of exam so that you can use the late submission portal effectively.
          • If you submit within 20 mins in the late submission portal due to technical problems then no marks will be deducted.
          • Remember, marks will be deducted accordingly for late submission.
          • FINALLY, DON'T COPY OTHER'S ANSWER, IT WILL RESULT IN ZERO MARKS TO BOTH.

        • QUIZ 1_Late Submission Assignment

          If you can not submit on time in Quiz 1 then submit here.

          Remember, marks will be deducted accordingly for late submission.

          Only one file will be accepted.

          Deadline: 1:00pm, 12/02/2021

        • Quiz 2

          There are 6 questions (MCQ & T/F).

          Each question is of 2.5 marks.

          You will get 10 minutes to answer all the questions.

          Time: 10am-11am, 5th March, 2021



        • Quiz 3

          There are 6 questions (MCQ & T/F).

          Each question is of 2.5 marks.

          You will get 10 minutes to answer all the questions.

          Time: 11am-11:45am, 13th March, 2021



        • Quiz 4

          There are 6 questions (MCQ & T/F).

          Each question is of 2.5 marks.

          You will get 10 minutes to answer all the questions.

          Time: 11:15am-12:00pm, 26th March, 2021



        • Quiz 5 (Assignment)

          There are 6 questions (MCQ & T/F).

          Each question is of 2.5 marks.

          You will get 10 minutes to answer all the questions.

          Time: 11:00am-12:00pm, 9th April, 2021



      • Lesson 1

        Learning objectives: 

        This chapter will help to know the 

        • difference between climate and weather.
        • causes of climate change.
        • how climate change is related to sustainable development


        Lesson contents:

        • What is Climate change?
        • Difference between climate and weather.
        • sustainable development and its objectives.
        • Main features of sustainable development 
        • Rules of sustainable development 
        • Tools to achieve sustainability

      • Lesson 2

        Learning objectives: 

        This chapter will help to know the 

        • MDG and SDG
        • Goals of MDG and SDG


        Lesson Contents:

        • Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
        • Goals of MDG
        • Sustainable Development Goals  (SDGs)
        • Goals of SDG


      • Lesson 3

        Learning Objectives:

        Students will be able to know

        • Environment pollution issues and the priorities to mitigate that.
        • Global warming effects and controlling system.
        • Biodiversity an its effects.


        Lesson Contents:

        • Environmental Issues & Priorities
        • Global warming
        • What responses are taken to control global warming? 
        • areas where Adaptation policies and measures are required?
        • Biodiversity
        • Measures to conserve biodiversity
        • Environmental Issues
        • Ecological Foot Print



      • Lesson 4

      • Lesson 5

      • Lesson 6

      • Lesson 7

      • Instruction for Midterm exam

        Date: 13th of March, 2021

        Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

        Duration: 1 hour 40 mins

        Midterm syllabus:

        Midterm marks distribution:

        • MCQ = 7 Marks
        • Short Questions = 6*3 = 18 Marks        
        • Total                         = 25 Marks

        Midterm Instructions:

        1. You must use the website, don't use any app.
        2. Exam will be available between 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm.
        3. You will get 1 hr & 40 mins to finish your attempt.

        STEPS THAT YOU MUST FOLLOW: 

        1. Answer the MCQ & T/F at the beginning of your exam.
        2. then refresh your browser to ensure that your answers are well recorded by BLC.
        3. If you see your answers are gone, then write the answers without the questions in your khata or notebook. 
        4. Then write answers of short questions in your khata or notebook.
        5. Remember, writing in the answer box is not allowed. Only answers in hand written format will be accepted.
        6. Take picture of your images. While taking pictures keep resolution low.
        7. Make one PDF of your answer scripts images and screenshots.
        8. Then upload the PDF under one question only using the Midterm Examination portal. Leave the other short question blank. I will mark them manually.

                  

                9. If you can't upload the file in BLC then upload in your Google Drive and paste the file link in BLC under any question. See this video for better understanding- https://youtu.be/jgfriD3-Q8w       

        10.  If you cannot upload your answer scripts on time then upload in Midterm Late Submission portal. Remember, marks will be deducted in accordance with the lateness.

      • Final Assessment

        • Instruction Page

          Date: 24th of April, 2021

          Time: 12:00pm - 2:30pm

          Duration: 2 hour 15 mins

          Syllabus:

          Marks distribution:
          • MCQ = 15 Marks
          • Short Questions = 5*3 = 15 Marks    
          • Broad Questions = 2*5 = 10 Marks    
          • Total                         = 40 Marks


          STEPS THAT YOU MUST FOLLOW: 

          1. No need to take any screenshots of questions.
          2. Click Final Exam portal and answer all the MCQ & T/F at the beginning of exam.
          3. Refresh the browser to check whether your answers are saved or not. If not saved due to the technical problem then write the answer in your khata without writing the questions.
          4. Solve the mathematical question and answer the short questions in your notebook or khata.
          5. Take picture of the answers of short questions and mathematical question solutions.
          6. Keep your resolution low while talking the pictures otherwise the file size will be more than 5mb. Remember that BLC can only accept files with sizes up to 5mb
          7. Make one PDF of your answer scripts images.
          8. Then upload the PDF in Final Assessment. 
          9. Only one PDF file will be accepted. Multiple files will be rejected.
          10. If the file size still too large, then upload in Google Drive and paste the link in Final Assessment
          11. For late submission use this Final Assessment Late Submission portal which will be opened up to 3:00pm. After 2 hrs 15 minutes all the submissions will be penalized accordingly.  

          Final preparation: 

          • Discuss with each other and find the problems regarding the upcoming final examination.
          • Try to solve the problems of each other.
          • If you have any problems that you can not solve, then inform me and we will discuss it.

        • Q&A Forum
          If you have any question regarding this particular Final Examination, then please ask here.