GE 260 - Global Climate Change

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: This course is devoted to an analysis of global climate change. The atmospheric environment is examined in detail with special reference to current climate regions across the globe, and future climate change forecasts are analyzed. Geographic patterns of climate change impacts, human vulnerabilities, and adaptation and mitigation strategies are explored. Global climate modeling scenarios are investigated within the context of international and national climate change policies and climate impact assessment.

Department Consent: No Department Consent Required

Dual Enrollment Allowed: Yes
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science