Global Impact of Climate Instability

(Online | Instructor-led | 3 credits)
Explore the causes and consequences of climate change and its impact on Earth’s natural systems and human activity. This course introduces scientific evidence, climate models, and key debates, while examining strategies for mitigation, adaptation, and climate policy.

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
- Identify recent measurable changes in Earth’s climate and ecosystems.
- Describe how changes in Earth’s systems influence global heat distribution.
- List and explain major causes of climate change.
- Evaluate arguments for and against the scientific consensus on climate change.
- Explain how climate models work, including their limitations and applications.
- Discuss the impacts of climate change on human and natural systems.
- Outline key strategies for mitigation, adaptation, and geoengineering.
- Explain the role of carbon pricing and accounting in climate action.

Prerequisite: None
Course Hours: 45
Credits: 3

This course counts toward the Climate Change Microcredential and the Sustainable Energy Technology diploma.