Climate Change Adaptation

3 credits · Undergraduate

In this course, we will examine the local manifestation of global climate change and consider interventions and responses that anticipate long-term change in communities. The course will integrate environmental sciences, civil and environmental engineering, and the social sciences to both understand the impacts of global change and to quantitatively evaluate possible adaptation interventions. Upon completing the course, you will have a holistic perspective on the challenges associated with climate change adaptation, an understanding of the wide range of potential solutions and interventions that may be possible, and an awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of those solutions.