2024-2025 College Catalog

PGE-240 Global Climate Change

Global Climate Change is a multidisciplinary scientific analysis of Earth's continually changing climate. The course examines the climatic responses of major systems (ice, water, air, land, flora, and fauna) throughout geologic history, emphasizing the most recent 20,000 years. Focus is on observation, hypothesis-building, and hypothesis-testing. Current ideas concerning impact of humankind on climate and future impact of climate change on humans are investigated. Recommended one high school or college-level earth science or environmental biology course.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Successful completion of MTH-220 with a grade of C or higher, or instructor consent.

IAI Code:

P1 905

PCS Code:

1.1

Lecture:

3

Lab:

0