Course Overview
This course provides an introduction to the structure and properties of the atmosphere and major sources and impacts of air pollution. The main focus is on greenhouse gases (GHG) and radiative forcing. The science of climate change along with the impacts of the changing climate, mitigation strategies from innovative technologies to sustainable management options as well as adaptation strategies form the bulk of the course. Leading practices by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism and other GHG protocols are covered. Social responsibility and accountability in designing and implementing strategies and action plans for GHG reductions, carbon taxation and carbon offset solutions are also covered.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
2.5
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe in detail climate change, the greenhouse gas (GHG) effect and the radiative potential of individual gases.
- Interpret climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.
- Describe innovative technologies aimed to minimize or abate GHG emissions.
- Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of different GHG protocols, standards and management strategies.
- Apply management tools used in GHG estimates, carbon taxation and carbon offsets.
- Advocate for social responsibility of different entities from individual to governmental in sustainable GHG management options.
Effective as of Winter 2012
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