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PSYC180C JT - Climate of Change: Climate Science, Psychology, and Human Behavior

When Offered: Fall 2021.
Instructor(s): A. Pearson
Credit: 1

This cross-disciplinary seminar will explore the physical science and human behavioral dimensions of climate change, examining its nature, causes, and consequences for society and the planet. Topics will include the physical basis of global climate change, measurements and model predictions, and geo-engineering; psychology of risk perception, social influence, and collective action; cross-cultural perspectives; and the use of the arts, media, and psychology to inform decision making and enhance public understanding of one of the defining global issues of our time. Letter grade only. Course is equivalent to PSYC 180C PO  and CHEM049A HM.
Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
Area 2; Speaking Intensive



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