| SCTM 4B02 Understanding Climate Change 0.50 Credit(s) Academic Course |
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| Prerequisite: 10.0 credits, including all first-year requirements (5.0 credits) and 1.0 credit of second-year liberal arts & sciences, plus one of SCTM 2B01: Introduction to Biology or SCTM 3B04 The Biological Principles of Sustainability or the permission of the instructor. |
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| This course is intended for students with a strong focus on health and wellness, sustainable design and the environment. Topics covered will include the science of climate change such as the carbon and nitrogen cycle, natural and human induced changes to atmospheric greenhouse gasses, positive and negative feedback loops, human health implications of climate change, the potential benefits and risks of geo-engineering and adaptation strategies. This course will examine the scientific, political and social controversies associated with climate change and will have a focus on the potential ethical issues created by human induced climate change. |
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| Course was last updated May 12, 2014 - 3:27 PM | |