Sec:Emerg Glb Catastroph Risks

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

This course examines the significant current and looming Global Catastrophic Risks. Drawing upon the most recent scholarship in this rapidly developing field, the class will become familiar with the analytical methodologies, risk projections, and current monitoring capabilities of massive global – scale threats. Students will have an opportunity to assess and propose both policies and practical proposals to address these risks. Thematic topics in the course will include global political structures (national and multinational), climate change developments, world health pandemic response capability, and the consequences of advancing technology.