CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE HUMAN CHALLENGE   [Archived Catalog]
2017-2018 Greensburg Campus Catalog
   

ANTH 1220 - CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE HUMAN CHALLENGE


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Drought and famine in the horn of Africa, the affected wine industry in France, loss of islands in the South Pacific, the opening of Arctic Seas. Environments in flux present us with dilemmas that span the spectrum of human life, from sheer survival to economic 'windfalls.' This course explores some of the issues related to shifting climate in various regions in the world today. It examines the impacts, consequences, and 'solutions' for human populations and environments, with a focus on the differing worldviews/cultures at play in connection with things economic, political, and ethical.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis


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