BIOLOGY 4327 - Biological Impacts of Global Climate Change

Institution:

Temple University

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Description:

This course will use primary research articles to examine the biological impacts of climate change, often mentioned as the greatest challenge facing humanity today. The course will focus on the climate change impacts on coastal and marine ecosystems; water resources and freshwater ecosystems; food and agriculture; forests, grasslands and deserts; biodiversity and protected areas; and population, health and human well-being. In addition to the biology, we will consider the overlapping social, economic, and ethical concerns rising from the climate changes. Class time will be devoted to reflections and reactions to readings and news articles, case studies, student presentations and lectures.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BIOLOGY 1111 (0101) and 2112 (0102) with a grade of C or better in both, and 2227 with a C- or better

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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