INTD
101-01 - Global climate Change
Description
Is global climate change
real? In this course, we will examine the scientific evidence for
global climate change in the modern era, and the natural and human
causes of climate change on various timescales. We will examine the
probable effects of climate change through the 21st century and beyond,
including ‘global warming’ as well as localized cooling, the effects on
terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and natural resources such as soil
and water. We will look at the human dimension of climate change: the
effects on settlements and infrastructure, and health. Finally we will
explore the scientific and technological options available to us both
now and in the near future that will hopefully enable us to begin to
decrease the rate of climate change, as well as the policy and economic
considerations that will be required in order for us to adapt to our
new environment.
Target
audience
- First
semester freshmen: this course fulfills the First Year Seminar
requirement of the General Education program.
- Although open to all students, it is one of two recommended FYS
courses for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies students
(alternative: FYS Field Ecology)
Other information
- First Year Seminar category:
This FYS course primarily falls into
the Sustainability category; however, it also fulfills the
international issues and interdisciplinary studies categories
- College Honors Program:
This course is one of the FYS courses in the Honors Program
Prerequisite
None.
Offered
One section every Fall.
Fall 2007: MR
2:00-3:30
syllabus (Fall 2007)
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