Climate Change, Past and Present

Catalog description

Introduction to Earth’s climate system; natural and anthropogenic drivers of climate change; effects of climate change on earth’s atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere, and terrestrial environments; potential impacts of climate change; mitigation and adaptation strategies especially as applied to New York City. EESC *1101 Introduction to Earth Science 1.5 lecture, 3 laboratory; 3 credits Foundational concepts and skills of Earth science applied to understanding the geological history of the New York City region; minerals; rocks; geological time, fossils, plate tectonics, glaciation. Minimum of two full-day local field trips required. STEM variant course - Satisfies Pathways Flexible Core Scientific World requirement.