EARTH 144
Climate Change in the Age of Humans
This first year seminar explores how climate change and humans have influenced each other though time. Topics include the role of climate change on early human evolution, the collapse of civilizations, the spread of diseases and migration. Topics also include examples of the human impact on climate and the origins of the Anthropocene.
Topics
- the role of climate change on early human evolution
- the collapse of civilizations
- the spread of diseases and migration
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
High school science and math recommended. Enrollment restricted to first-year students, including those with sophomore standing. (3). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Those with credit for GEOSCI 111 or 331 or EARTH 111 or 331 may elect EARTH 144 for only 2 credits.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027