Courses
Core Courses
Three core courses are required for the GC Minor:
GC 695G - Global Change Toolkit (1 unit)
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GC 578 - Global Change (3 units)
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GC 597A - Global Change Workshop (3 units)
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Electives
Two approved elective courses are required. The following are courses from which the student should choose an elective to complete the required 13 course units for the Global Change Minor. Individuals are encouraged to choose classes that will help broaden their particular program of study. Students should consult with their minor representatives for advice in choosing their electives.
(NOTE: The elective list is currently being updated. Until this process is completed and if there is a demonstrated need, an alternative course may be substituted for one of the electives listed below. Students should request an elective course substitution via email to the Chair of the Global Change GIDP).
Global Energy, Climate, and Water Dynamics
GC 530 - The Climate System (3 units)
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ATMO 541A - Dynamic Meteorology (3 units)
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ATMO 551A - Introduction to Physical Meteorology (3 units)
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ATMO 595B - Global Climate Change (3 units)
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ATMO 595C - General Circulation Observations and Modeling (1-3 units)
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GEOG 531 - Global and Regional Climatology (3 units)
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HWR 524 - Hydroclimatology (3 units)
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Ecology and Biogeochemistry
GC 572 - Global Biogeochemical Cycles (3 units)
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ATMO 569A - Air Pollution I: Gases (3 units)
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ATMO 569B - Air Pollution II: Aerosols (3 units)
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GEOS 530 - The Chemical Evolution of the Earth (3 units)
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GEOS 588 - Soil Geochemistry (3 units)
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Tools for Observing Earth
GEOG 516A - Computer Cartography (3 units)
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REM 590 - Remote Sensing for the Study of Planet Earth (3 units)
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RNR 517 - Geographic Information Systems for Natural and Social Sciences (3 units)
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RNR 519 - Cartographic Modeling for Natural Resources (3 units)
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SWES 553 - Remote Sensing of the Environment (3 units)
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Past and Present Earth Processes
GEOS 562 - Introduction to Quaternary Ecology (3 units)
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GEOS 582 - Paleoclimatology (3 units)
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GEOS 595E - Topics in Dendroclimatology (1-4 units)
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Environmental Variability and Adaptation
ANTH 631 - Anthropology and Development (3 units)
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GEOG 561 - Resource Management (3 units)
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Mitigation and Policy
POL 581 - Environmental Policy (3 units)
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