Core Curriculum 30.09 - Climate Change-Torn Between Myth and Fact

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CUNY Brooklyn College

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Description:

3 hours; 3 credits Myths and facts of climate change with emphasis on global warming. Basic atmospheric science and climate modeling. Exploration of the nature of scientific knowledge. Relationships between scientific knowledge and social and cultural values. Contribution that the social sciences and humanities can make to public debates on climate change. (Not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed Core Curriculum Upper Tier 30.02.) Prerequisite: Junior standing and satisfaction of all lowertier requirements in Scientific Inquiry.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brooklyn.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 951-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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