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Environmental Security & Climate Change

Environmental Studies College of Liberal Arts

Course Subject Code

ESS

Course Number

261

Status

Active

Course Attributes

BINT: GenEd-Breadth/Interdisciplinar, EMES: Major-Environment Sci Elective, EMEV: Major-Env Stu/Sustain Elective, ILVL: Intermediate Level UG Course, MENV: Major-Env Study/Sustainability, MEVS: Major-Environmental Science, ENES: Minor-Environment Stu Elective, NENS: Minor-Environmental Studies

Course Short Title

Environment Sec Climate Change

Course Long Title

Environmental Security & Climate Change

Course Description

Provides students with the background and conceptual tools necessary for understanding the relationship between anthropogenic climate change and international conflict. Examines several connected environmental issues and assesses the effectiveness of international efforts to address environmental problems. Explores the social, political, and economic factors that contribute to and result from human security problems linked to climate change. Includes examinations of contemporary intrastate conflicts. Students will have the opportunity to gain the analytical skills necessary to understand the mechanisms and consequences of both historical and contemporary climate change

Min

4

Repeatable

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Course Restrictions

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Equivalent Course(s)

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