This course provides a conceptual and qualitative overview of climate science and a discussion of climate science misinformation. The course is intended to be accessible to arts and humanities students seeking to better understand and gain fluency in the physical science basis of climate change. Major topics will include the Earth’s climate system, reconstruction of past climates, factors that impact the Earth’s climate, climate measurements and models, and future climate change scenarios.
Any 4.0 credits
GGR314H1, GGR377H5
Natural Sciences
University-Based Experience
Priority enrollment for students in the Environmental Studies Major Program in Climate Change (Arts)