Global Environmental Problems: Surveying the Human Footprint
This course will use broad, geographic discussions and case studies to help students understand environmental problems.
Description
This course explores the environment through the lens of human influence. We will discuss human behavior as it relates to the treatment and use of the environment, from a geographical perspective. We will focus on spatial dimensions of global environmental issues, which includes Earth's subsystems, population growth, land-use change, industry and uneven development, specific examples of the human footprint, and climate change.
What You Will Learn!
- This course will provide students with a deeper understanding of anthropogenic influences on Earth.
- By the end of this course, students will be able to identify major causes of climate change.
- By the end of this course, students will be able to identify potential solutions to problems we are collectively facing, this century.
Who Should Attend!
- This course is for anyone interested in understanding our changing climate and the role of humans in that change.
- Some experiences in reading graphs would be beneficial, but not required.