ES 370T - Global Warming and Climate Change Adaptation

(3 units)

This course focuses on the natural vs. human impacted process of global warming. Students will learn to apply scientific method to evolving problems and apply techniques of ascertaining risks, dealing with uncertainty and adaptive management of impact of global warming. The course emphasizes use of interdisciplinary approach combining progressive science and creative management. Role of communication, extension, and public participation to unlock the human and cultural power to managing global warming and climate change adaption at local, national and international level is emphasized. Students will produce a project and develop a portfolio of climate change adaptation is a sector of their interest as a course output.
Prerequisites: Senior standing or instructor consent