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Nov 22, 2024
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ATMS 121 - Climate Change and Its Environmental Impacts (3 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.)
Maximum units a student may earn: 3
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the Core Math requirement or SAT score of 630 or ACT score of 27 or Accuplacer QAS score of 276 and AAF of 276 or ALEKS PPL of 61 or Corequisite. Corequisite(s): MATH 126 or MATH 127 or MATH 128 or MATH 176 or MATH 181 .
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify key factors of the climate system, its patterns, and its processes.
2. summarize the environmental impacts of regional and global climate.
3. analyze data and read scientific papers as part of their laboratory exercises.
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