GEOG 441 - Climate Change: Human and Biophysical Dimensions (Put on reserve 9/16/18)

Description:
A critical analysis and examination of past, contemporary and future scenarios of climate change with a particular focus on the biophysical environment and human societies. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern. (Put on reserve 9/16/18, will go inactive 8/24/21)

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Critically analyze reports and research on climate science.
Illustrate strengths and weaknesses of climate change research and arguments in the popular press.
Identify impacts of climate change to human society.
Define and describe communities that may demonstrate characteristics of vulnerability, adaptation, or resiliency in the face of climate change.
Interpret the consequences of climate change on flora and faunal communities.
Evaluate policy and strategies on adaptation, conservation, and mitigation of climate change.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
02/02/2012