Climate Change Minor

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

About the Program

Climate Change is one of the most relevant and pressing issues of our time. The Climate Change Minor creates an opportunity for students with any background to understand the science of climate change as well as some ways to plan for or mitigate the problem. The focus is on an understanding of climate change from an earth systems science perspective, though societal implications are also addressed.

Program Requirements

This minor is a total of 18 credits.

Required Courses: 18 credits

MTR 1400 - Weather and Climate Credits: 3
or
GEG 1100 - Introduction to Physical Geography Credits: 3
MTR 1600 - Global Climate Change Credits: 3
GEG 3410 - Biogeography Credits: 3
MTR 3330 - Climatology Credits: 3
MTR 3340 - Climate Change Science Credits: 3
GEG 4700 - Sustainability in Resource Management Credits: 3
or
GEG 4720 - Planning for Climate Change Credits: 3

Summary of Requirements

Required Courses	18 credits
Total for the Climate Change Minor	18 credits