EARS 128 Introduction to Polar Systems (Identical to BIOL 138)

This course will examine current polar science that has relevance to critical environmental issues and policies for the high latitude regions. It will provide a foundation on topics such as ice core interpretation, declining sea ice and changes in ice sheet dynamics, alterations in the terrestrial and marine carbon cycles, and climate change impacts on polar biodiversity. The later portion of the course will focus on the development of a group interdisciplinary research project.

Instructor

Virginia

Cross Listed Courses

BIOL 138