Adapting to Climate Disasters

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: GENV 1201; GENS 1401; 3 credits from GENV 2001, GENS/GENV 2111; or permission of the Department This course provides an in-depth exploration of the challenges and strategies associated with disaster response in the context of climate change. Students will learn why and how climate change has led to increased disasters, types of climate-related disasters, preparedness and mitigation measures, response strategies, and recovery efforts. Students will learn how disasters impact various groups in society differently and learn how climate justice enters the disaster response conversation. The course will also emphasize the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in effective disaster response. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours) (Exclusion: GEOG 4101; Any version of GENV 4101 previously offered with a different title)