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July 25 – August 19, 2011

Dalhousie University International Summer Institute on the Science and Economics of Climate Change. July 25 – August 19, 2011. Dalhousie University. Founded in 1818 One of Canada’s G13 Universities Full range of programs at graduate and undergraduate level

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July 25 – August 19, 2011

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  1. Dalhousie UniversityInternationalSummer Institute on theScience and Economics of Climate Change July 25 – August 19, 2011

  2. Dalhousie University Founded in 1818 • One of Canada’s G13 Universities • Full range of programs at graduate and undergraduate level • Inspiring students in a research intensive environment • Times of London HES 2010: In the Top 200 universities in the world

  3. There have been 86 Rhodes scholars from Dalhousie. Only Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Toronto and McGill have had more. • Dalhousie provides the opportunity to excel.

  4. Halifax is a safe city with a population of 350,000. • Located a short flight away from Toronto, Montreal, New York and Boston. • Students at Dalhousie enjoy developing all sides of their personalities.

  5. Numbers • Dalhousie has over 16,000 students • Including 3,500 Graduate Students • 1400 international students (from over 110 countries) • Student to faculty ratio of 15 is the lowest in Canada • Annual research funding exceeds $130 million

  6. The Program The Science and Economics of Climate ChangeJuly 25 – August 19, 2011 Astronaut Photography of Earth Source: NASA photograph ISS022-E-6678.

  7. The Science and Economics of Climate Change COURSE DESCRIPTION This course examines how climate change will impact the environment and human activities and how to formulate and implement economically realistic solutions, to deal with these impacts. It integrates science and economics to analyze the issues and possible response options as countries attempt to move towards a carbon-neutral society.

  8. Instructors • Prof. Glen Lesins Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science Dalhousie University • Prof. Ruth Forsdyke Department of Economics Dalhousie University

  9. Course Credit • The course is a full credit offering equivalent to two one-semester courses. • Including field trips, it will involve approximately 110 contact hours over a four-week period. • Students may register for the course as Economics 2850.06 or Physics 2850.06 • Students who have taken ECON 2216 or PHYC 2800 may not register for the course.

  10. Science Component • Introduction of the workings of the atmosphere • Emphasis on the greenhouse effect and carbon cycling The retreat of Aletsch Glacier in the Swiss Alps.  (situation in 1979, 1991 and 2002). Source: German Wikipedia by Zuecho • Different types of climate change: Natural and human forces • Global climate models and predictions for the next century • Impact of global warming on both human activities and ecosystems • Societal response strategies

  11. Economics Component • Why study the economics of greenhouse-gas-induced climate change? • What criteria do/should economists use to evaluate climate change decisions? • Investigation of policy approaches • Policy approaches and comparisons (e.g. cap and trade, carbon taxes) • Need for global coordination of policy • Macroeconomics of climate change • Are developing countries a special case?

  12. Course Structure • 20 class days + weekend field trips • Both a Science and an Economics lecture daily; cross-referenced with each other • BLS (Blackboard Learning System) for online work

  13. Field Trips • Several field trips will be organized as an integral part of the learning experience, both within the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and elsewhere in Nova Scotia.

  14. Integrated Group Project • A special integrated project designed to relate the science, prediction models, economic analysis and policy decision(s) for a given scenario will be undertaken by teams of students in the course. • Each project group will present their results to the class.

  15. Course Evaluation • Homework assignments 25% • Midterm exam 20% • Group Project 20% • Final exam 35%

  16. PrerequisiteBackground • No formal background in either science or economics is required. • Calculus is not required, but a knowledge of simple algebra and use of graphical analysis is recommended

  17. Textbooks and Readings • Global Warming: The Complete Briefing, 4th ed., John Houghton, Cambridge University Press. • IPCC Fourth Assessment Report • Development and Climate Change – World Development Report 2010 (World Bank) • The Economics of Climate Change – The Stern Review

  18. Included in Course Fee: Course lectures and related activities Accommodation Meals Weekend field trips Bus Tour of Halifax Welcome Lunch Farewell Dinner Airport Pick-up Airport Drop-off Barbecue night Lobster Boil Party Optional (may include additional cost): Tour of Halifax Citadel Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Movies at local cinema Bicycling Hiking Excursion to Peggy’s Cove Harbourfront Walk Halifax Public Gardens Program Activities

  19. Accommodation • Students from outside Halifax are expected to be housed in university residence accommodation. This accommodation includes a meal plan. Both the accommodation and meal plan are included in the price of the course. • Students from Halifax who do not require accommodation to be provided will have the price adjusted accordingly. • If university residence housing proves not to be available, alternative housing will be provided. The total course price will not increase in this event, but it may decrease.

  20. Cost • Tuition + Fees + Accommodation + Meals= $4750 CAN

  21. Contact • For Further information or to learn how to apply, write to • Shannon Peng Administrative Coordinator, DISSECC Department of Economics Dalhousie University Halifax , Nova Scotia B3H 3J5 Canada E-mail: shannon.peng@dal.ca Telephone: 1-902-494-6989 Fax: 1-902-494-6917

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