ENVS 15 Environmental Issues of the Earth's Cold Regions

This course examines the major physical, ecological and human systems of high latitudes, including the circumpolar northern Arctic regions and the continent of Antarctica. Using an interdisciplinary perspective the course explores the science of polar environmental change and applies this information to understand the connections of the polar regions to global processes and international issues (climate change, biodiversity, indigenous rights).

Instructor

Virginia

Prerequisite

ENVS 2 or ENVS 3 or permission of the instructor.

Degree Requirement Attributes

TAS

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Offered

• Fall