Air, Climate and Climate Change (A)

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course examines the composition of our atmosphere, how it functions to create weather and climate. We will explore how climate impacts agricultural production, human health, and ecosystems. Anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and climate change will be considered from scientific, social and political perspectives. Agricultural adaptation to climate change, both regionally and globally, will be explored. Practical exercises will emphasize acquisition, analysis, visualization, and interpretation of real-world data. PREREQUISITES: ENVA 2000 FORMATS: Online Delivery