ENVST-305 Seminar on Climate Risk and Resilience
An exploration of our scientific understanding of the risks of climate change. Focused on the primary scientific literature, this course covers risk and vulnerability assessments, climate modeling and scenario development, remote sensing and observational data interpretation, critical thinking about scientific articles, and use of scientific evidence to understand the risks of extreme weather events, sea level rise, and other manifestations of anthropogenic climate change. Discussions will emphasize how climate science informs how we can make society more resilient to climate risks.
Proseminar (16)
Credits
1
Prerequisite
One Environmental Studies Science Foundation course.
Offered
Fall