First-Year Seminar (110-6-1)
Topic
Physics & Climate Change
Instructors
Mayda Velasco
847/467-7099
Technological Institute Building (2145 Sheridan Road), Room F-119
Office Hours: Monday & Friday 2:30-4:00
Meeting Info
Technological Institute F280: Mon, Wed 1:00PM - 2:20PM
Overview of class
Climate change is an empirical fact based on many sources of experimental data. This observation and analyses show the importance and predictive power of science. In this course, we will start with what Physics reveals about climate change at the most fundamental level. At the end of the course, each student will develop their own vision of what a proper policy should be, based on the facts and predicted challenges ahead.
Class Attributes
WCAS First-Year Seminar
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for First Year & Sophomore only