2012-2013 University Catalog
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GGS 322 - Issues in Global ChangeCredits: 3 (RD) Provides the basis for evaluating existing and emerging issues in the environmental sciences at the regional and global scale, using interdisciplinary scientific principles. Combines activities designed to provide an understanding of the following: first principles underlying regional/global issues in the environmental sciences, with attention to links among the disciplines of atmospheric sciences, biology, ecology, hydrology, oceanography, geology, human health, toxicology, and mathematical modeling; concepts of systems control, feedbacks, modeling, and hierarchical scales (spatial and temporal); role of retrospective analyses in developing a scientifically sound basis for evaluation and analysis; and studies of specific issues of interest on a regional to global scale
Designated a Green Leaf Course .
Equivalent to EOS 322 (2009-10 catalog)
Prerequisite(s): GGS 121, GGS 122, or permission of instructor
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
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