Given the enormous significance of climate change for people and our environment, it is imperative that university students gain broad knowledge on climate change topics. Understanding climate change has relevance for students across many disciplines because it includes learning topics related to the physical sciences, biological sciences, environmental science, social science, agriculture, forestry, health and medicine, communications, and public service.

This course covers a broad range of climate change topics, including causes and effects, mitigation and adaptation, application of tools and technologies, and communications.