ESS261
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
-
Equivalent Course(s)
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