Climate Change:
Science, Politics and Action 4 sessions

Course Leader
Dean Bridgfoot MASG 5470 6978

Course Outline
Climate change is one of the Great Challenges of the 21st Century. The science and politics seem surrounded in hyperbole and exaggeration – come along to learn more about the science, politics and solutions to this hot issue!

Entry Criterion
No prior knowledge.

Meeting Time
10 am – 11.30 am, alternate Fridays, 10 February to 23 March.

Venue
Salvation Army Hall, Kennedy Street (adjacent railway station).

 

Electromagnetic Pollution Issues  2 sessions

Course Leader
Janobai Smith 5473 4153

Course Outline
This presentation focuses on sources of electromagnetic pollution, how we can identify them, and what we can do to lessen our exposure to them. We also use a number of different meters to measure fields coming off building wiring and common appliances, as well as their effect on our body.

Entry criteria
Interest in why, from the viewpoint of our health and environment, it is important to minimize exposure. Participants may bring along items for testing (e.g., clock radio, laptop or mobile phone).
This session is limited to 12 people.

Meeting Time
10 am to 12 noon Thursday 29 March & 5 April.

Venue
Kindergarten room and kitchen, Uniting Church.

 

Energy Efficient & Sustainable Homes  2 sessions

Course Leader
Grace McCaughey 5472 1128

Outline of Course
This will enlighten participants on the whys, the wherefores and the hows, and what each of us to can do. Participants are encouraged to attend the Solar Cooking course as well. Lots of diagrams, information and contacts to take home. BYO notebooks.

Entry Criterion
None.

Meeting Time
9.30 am to 3.00 pm, Friday 13 & 27 April (BYO morning tea and lunch).

Venue
Kindergarten Room, Uniting Church.

 

Geology of Change  6 sessions

Course Leader
Julian Hollis 5470 5002

Outline of Course
Current concerns of humanity in relation to our environment can be directly addressed through earth sciences. Records from rocks and fossils provide information on past changes from which certain predictions can be made. We examine the geological record relating to climate change and some likely adaptation requirements.

Entry Criterion
An interest in geology. An honest and open approach to the unfamiliar.

Meeting Time
Weekly, 10 am to 11 am, Tuesdays, commencing 7 February.

Venue
Private residence – contact course leader.

 

Human Genetics - Introduction  Energy Efficient & Sustainable Homes  2 sessions Course Leader Grace McCaughey 5472 1128 Outline of Course This will enlighten participants on the whys, the wherefores and the hows, and what each of us to can do. Participants are encouraged to attend 4 sessions

Course Leader
Christobel Comerford 5470 6230

Outline of Course
“It’s all in your genes”. The four-week course will include a brief history of the Science of Genetics and studies of the mechanism of inheritance, the structure and function of chromosomes, the significance of the DNA molecule, patterns of genetic inheritance and the nature of various human genetic disorders.

Entry Criterion
No previous knowledge required. Members of the group are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
This course is limited to 16 participants.

Meeting Time
2 pm to 3.30 pm Wednesdays 8 February to 29 February.

Venue
Kindergarten Room, Uniting Church.

Renewable Energy Efficiency in Your Home  4 sessions

Course Leader
Michael Reeves MASG 5470 6978

Outline of Course
Making the most grid-connect solar PV. Energy efficiency in the home – new products and techniques to save money. Solar hot water technologies. Small and large-scale community wind-power. Understanding your electricity bill and tariffs.

Entry Criterion
No prior knowledge – may bring electricity bill.

Meeting Time
10 am – 11.30 am, alternate Fridays, 6 July to 17 August.

Venue
Salvation Army Hall, Kennedy Street (adjacent railway station).

 

Solar Cooking  2 sessions

Course Leader
Grace McCaughey 5472 1128

Outline of Course
Solar Cooking will discuss what it is, where it comes from, how to use it and what it can do. Participants are encouraged to attend the Energy Efficient & Sustainable Homes course as well. Lots of diagrams, information and contacts to take home. BYO notebooks.

Entry Criterion
None.

Meeting Time
9.30 am to 3.00 pm, Friday 10 & 24 February (BYO morning tea and lunch).

Venue
Kindergarten Room, Uniting Church.

 

Sustainable Food Production  4 sessions

Course Leader
Peter Sansom MASG 5470 6978

Outline of Course
This course continues the sustainability stream. It is for all those who would like to obtain the knowledge (and some skills) needed for them to start producing their own food.

Entry Criterion
None. An interest in the subject matter and a willingness to participate.

Meeting Time
11.30 am to 1 pm, fortnightly, Mondays, commencing 8 October.

Venue
Hub Plot demonstration garden, Templeton Street at rear of 233 Barker Street (behind the Hub).