Course description
This course introduces the basic science of climate change, including the greenhouse gas effect, its impacts on climate and how human activity is a major driver of climate change. Key concepts, including feedback loops, climate vs weather, and global impacts are covered. The good news is that we have all of the solutions that we need to turn things around and that change is already afoot and everyone can play a role in building the needed momentum to achieve a climate safe future.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery