GE 280 - Climate Change and Engineering Challenges

(3 units) CO11

An overview of Earth’s climate system, climate science, and engineering challenges caused by climate change.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): GEOL 100 or GEOL 101.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. discuss climate science and the physical basis for historical and future climate scenarios.
2. evaluate environmental regulations to understand which have the greatest significance for geological and geological engineering investigations.
3. analyze the engineering challenges that face the field of geological engineering.
4. write and/or review an Environmental Impact Statement.

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