EVS 430 - Climate Change: An Interdisciplinary Overview

[3 credit(s)]

Prerequisite: For students to enroll in EVS 430, they must have at least junior standing and be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Physics, or Civil Engineering. This course is an introduction to climate change as a multifaceted environmental issue. We will explore the causes and consequences of climate change, and consider options for mitigation of climate change and adaptation to its impacts. We will gain insights into climate change from a variety of perspectives, including social sciences (e.g., economics, history, politics, and psychology) and natural sciences (e.g., chemistry, ecology, geography, geology, and physics).

Semesters Offered: Every Spring

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