Climate Change As Hazard: Causes, Consequences, Responses
Geography · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Every Second Year
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GEOG-3212 prerequisites
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Description
This course explores hazards being exacerbated or created by climate change (e.g., heatwaves, floods, droughts, storms, glacial retreat, sea-level rise). It examines their causes and consequences, and assesses diverse response strategies. Students gain an understanding of the scientific, social, economic, and political dimensions of climate change hazards and become better equipped to contribute to informed discussions, decision-making, and solution development.
Requisite courses
GEOG-2212 or permission of instructor [prerequisite(s)].
Note
Experimental Course - This course is offered on a trial basis to gauge interest in the topic. Students who successfully complete this course receive credit as indicated.
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