Basic Information
This Course Introduces Students to Climate Change Science, Including Key Technical Concepts Such As The Greenhouse Effect, Carbon Cycling, And Climate History. It Explores Socio-ecological Impacts And Critically Evaluates Mitigation and Adaptation Policies. It Concludes With Students Proposing and Analyzing Approaches to Address Anthropogenic Climate Change (e.g., Technological, Policy, Or Planning). Learning Outcomes# at The End of The Coursethe Studetns Will Be Able To# 1. Demonstrate a Solid Scientific Understanding of Anthropogenic Climate Change, Including The Mechanisms, Empirical Evidence, And Alternative Theories.____ 2. Critically Analyze Proposed Mitigation and Adaptation Policies, Including Global Agreements and Domestic Policies. 3. Characterize The Drivers of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Evaluate How Urban and Regional Planning Can Respond to The Challenges Of Climate Change. 4. Propose and Critically Analyze Technological Solutions to Address Anthropogenic Climate Change._ 5. Effectively Communicate Knowledge and Proposed Solutions Through Presentations, Posters, and Written Reports. 6. Apply Their Professional and Academic Expertise to The Development Of Climate Solutions.