PHY-107 - The Science of Climate Change

3 credits

This introductory three-credit course presents Earth’s climate system and explores how that climate system can change due to both natural and human influences. Course topics include the greenhouse effect, El Niño, atmospheric and oceanic circulation dynamics, the carbon cycle, the scientific evidence behind climate change and how human influences on the environment lead to climate change. Also included will be predicted impacts of climate change on the United States and discussion of possible options at the global level. Written and oral presentation of student work will be an integral part of the course.

Prerequisite(s): MAT-062 or MAT 087 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on math placement test. ENG-095 or ENG-098 or placement at higher level on reading or writing placement tests.

Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.