ENVS 184 - Global Climate Change

Institution:

Lane Community College

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4 credits This course surveys the scientific basis of climate change. In labs, discussions, activities, and lectures students analyze ice-core and atmospheric data, geologic and isotopic evidence, current climate records and models, future predictions, and human contributions to climate change. Students examine climatic influences of solarterrestrial cycles, the greenhouse effect, and the ocean/atmosphere system. They assess synergy among these systems and volcanoes, glaciers, ice, El Niño, drought, fire, and the biosphere to discover climate feedbacks and tipping points. A persistent theme in the course is the way old and new energy technologies relate to Earth's carbon cycle. Students explore the predicted impact of global climate change on weather, water resources, ecological, and human systems. They investigate the potential for easing collective and personal effects on the climate and also examine actions that could help sustain stable climate and living systems.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Lanecc.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 463-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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