Doing Economics: Measuring Climate Change
Learn to analyze climate change data using Excel, focusing on statistical methods and policy implications through hands-on practice with real-world datasets.
Learn to analyze climate change data using Excel, focusing on statistical methods and policy implications through hands-on practice with real-world datasets.
This practical course teaches students how to work with climate change data using Excel, combining statistical analysis with policy perspectives. Students learn to visualize temperature trends, analyze extreme weather patterns, and evaluate environmental policies through hands-on exercises. The curriculum covers data visualization, statistical methods, correlation analysis, and policy evaluation techniques, providing real-world applications to important environmental issues.
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What you'll learn
Analyze climate change data using statistical methods
Create and interpret data visualizations in Excel
Calculate and analyze summary statistics for climate data
Evaluate environmental policies using empirical evidence
Understand correlation and causation in climate science
Assess economic impacts of climate change
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8.2 Hours PreRecorded video
5 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides practical training in climate data analysis through four comprehensive modules. Students learn to analyze temperature trends, assess extreme weather patterns, evaluate CO2 emissions data, and understand policy implications. The curriculum combines Excel-based data analysis with environmental policy concepts, emphasizing hands-on experience with real climate data.
Week 1
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Week 2
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 3
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Week 4
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
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Senior Lecturer in Computing
Eileen Tipoe is a Senior Lecturer at the University of London, where she specializes in computing and technology education. With a strong commitment to fostering student engagement and success, she develops and delivers innovative curricula that integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Eileen's teaching encompasses various aspects of computing, including programming, software development, and data analysis. She is dedicated to creating an inclusive learning environment that supports diverse student needs and encourages collaboration. Through her research and professional activities, Eileen contributes to advancing the field of computing education, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Leading Economist and Advocate for Curriculum Reform
Professor Wendy Carlin is a prominent economist at University College London (UCL), where she also serves as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research and an external professor at the Santa Fe Institute. She is renowned for her leadership of the CORE Econ project, which aims to reform the undergraduate economics curriculum through the development of open-access educational resources used globally. Her research interests encompass macroeconomics, institutions, economic performance, and the economics of transition. Carlin has co-authored several influential books on macroeconomics with David Soskice, including works that integrate financial systems into macroeconomic models and address issues of inequality. Her contributions to economics have been recognized with numerous accolades, including a CBE for services to economics and public finance, election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and Fellowship in the British Academy. Additionally, she is Vice President of the International Economic Association, highlighting her commitment to advancing economic education and research.
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