ENSTU 309: Science and Policy of Global Climate Change

Course description

Examines the scientific and political dimensions of global climate change. Course is grounded in the science of climate change including the role of uncertainty, evidence and peer review relative to other ways of knowing about climate change. Focuses on effects of climate change on human health and food supply. Examines local, national and global implementation of policies to reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases and solutions that increase human health and well-being.  (Prereq: GE Area A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)

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