Course Overview
This course explores the fundamentals of Earth systems and climate change. Learners cover core climate concepts (mitigation, adaptation, and resilience), and apply historical, social, and economic lenses to understand the drivers and inequities of climate change. From climate challenges, the course moves to solutions and climate action pathways. Key topics include Indigenous knowledge systems, planetary boundaries, and systems thinking.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upcome successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe foundations of Earth systems and climate science.
- Evaluate the impacts of human systems on nature and climate.
- Analyze the social and economic inequities of climate change.
- Identify and explain climate solutions and action pathways.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2024
Related Programs
Earth and Climate Systems (XCCL 1000) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Climate Changemakers Leadership Training
Microcredential Part-time
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