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ATMS 121 - Climate Change and Its Environmental Impacts

(4 units) CO4L
Past, present and likely future climate. Impacts on the landscape, especially water resources, species distributions, and wildfires. Laboratory experiences on climate data and models. (ATMS 121 and GEOG 121 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

Prerequisite(s): Completion of Core Math Requirement or SAT of 610 or ACT of 27 or Corequisite(s): MATH 127  or higher.

Units of Lecture: 3
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Fall
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to identify key factors of the climate system, its patterns, and its processes.
2. Students will be able to understand and summarize the environmental impacts of regional and global climate.
3. Students will be able to analyze data and read scientific papers as part of their laboratory exercises.


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