Mission
Climate change promises to be one of the defining environmental and social problems of our lifetime, and the topic of climate change will grow ever more relevant as we move into the future. The interdisciplinary minor in 气候变化研究 is committed to educating tomorrow’s leaders in the science, impacts, 以及气候变化的解决方案. This interdisciplinary program of study seeks to engage students with an understanding of climate change from diverse perspectives – scientific, political, 心理, economic, and ethical dimensions of the problem and its solutions - and prepare them for a myriad of professions that directly or indirectly relate to understanding, combating, 适应气候变化.
轻微的描述
The interdisciplinary minor in 气候变化研究 engages students in understanding climate change from diverse perspectives, 帮助他们检验科学, political, 心理, economic, and ethical dimensions of the problem and its solutions. It prepares them for a myriad of professions that directly or indirectly relate to understanding, combating, 适应气候变化.
课程要求
A student with a major in the 海洋与环境学院 or another program may minor in 气候变化研究 with the approval of the academic directory. 完成这门辅修课程, students are expected to successfully complete the following course of study, 共19学分:
| 必修课 | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENV 208 - Climate Change: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions | 3 |
| 能源与气候变化 | 4 |
| SOC 227 -气候变化与社会 | 3 |
One course from each of the following 3 areas: policy, 自然科学, 以及社会科学和人文科学
| Policy | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENV 250 - Environmental Policy in Comparative Perspective | 3 |
| ENV 362 – Climate Change Adaptation: Planning and Policy | 3 |
| MAR 300 -气候变化，海洋和法律 | 3 |
| MAR 316 -科学与社会 | 3 |
| PSC 201 -国际关系概论 | 3 |
| PSC 306 -环境政治 | 3 |
| 自然科学 | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENV 318/318L - Advanced Field Methods in Avian Ecology and Conservation | 4 |
| ENV 328 - Environmental Pollution: Ecosystems, Wildlife, and Human Health | 3 |
| ENV 398 - Topics in Environmental Studies: Climate Change and Conservation | 3 |
| BIO 413 -全球变化生态学 | 3 |
| 421l -海洋生物学主题:珊瑚礁 | 4 |
| MAR 270/270L -海洋学 | 3 |
| 三月435 -冰岛自然历史 | 4 |
| MAR 368/368L - Advanced Oceanography II: Physical and Chemical Oceanography | 4 |
| MAR 460 - The Scientific Basis for Global Climate Change | 3 |
| mar464 -极地生物学 | 3 |
| 社会科学与人文科学 | Credits |
|---|---|
| BUEC 390 -环境经济学 | 3 |
| BUEC 395 -生态经济学 | 3 |
| ENV 321 - Environmental Communication: Expert Practices for Environmental Management | 3 |
| ENV 328 - Environmental Pollution: Ecosystems, Wildlife, and Human Health | 3 |
| 环境运动与社会变迁 | 3 |
| ENV 344 -环境伦理 | 3 |
| ENV 398 -主题:沟通气候变化 | 3 |
| PHI 202 -科学技术伦理 | 3 |
| PHI 330 -环境哲学 | 3 |
| SOC 210 -流离失所的文化和社会 | 3 |
| Internship Opportunities (Optional): 实习 may substitute for one of the above courses, subject to advisor and internship coordinator approval. Internship must deal explicitly with some aspect of climate change science, mitigation, 或适应. | Credits |
|---|---|
| Internship | 3+ |
*Course Designators vary by major and include but are not limited to ENV 295/495, 小组300/400, PSC 411, SOC 300/400, SPT 395.
学习成果
- Evaluate the issues and conflicts surrounding climate change from multiple perspectives, 包括科学, geographic, political, economic, 社会学, 心理, ethical, 以及文化视角
- Explain and quantify the impacts of climate change on human well-being and the natural world
- Identify options for preventing further climate change (mitigation) and reducing impacts of change on human and natural systems (adaptation)
- Analyze and critique policy issues related to global warming
- Apply a practical understanding of climate change impacts, mitigation, 适应他们的专业工作
转移信用
Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at UNE in order to count as exact equivalents. 否则，他们可以作为普通选修课. All courses completed must be no older than five years. 适用其他限制. See 本科招生 also.
招生
The minor in 气候变化研究 is open to all students in the 文理学院. Permission of the students' advisor and the 气候变化研究 coordinator is required to enroll.
财务信息
学杂费
随后几年的学费和费用可能会有所不同. 其他费用包括书本费和住宿费. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the 财务信息 本目录部分.
正规澳门赌场网络本目录的通知和责任
本目录记录了学术课程, policies, and activities of the University of New England for the 2021–2022 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of the date of publication April 30, 2021.
The University of New England reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, 包括课程内容的变化, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.
While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.