University of Montana Catalog 2023-2024

Climate Change Studies (CCS)

CCS 103X - Introduction to Climate Change: Science & Society. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn. This is an introductory and foundational course on the scientific and social dimensions of global climate change. The goal of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the fundamental scientific, social, political and technological issues arising from rapid climatic change. As a result, it provides students with a breadth of knowledge and builds connectedness across these varied dimensions of the complex global issue.

Gen Ed Attributes: Cultural & International Diversity

CCS 191 - Special Topics. 1-12 Credits.

(R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

CCS 295 - Field Work/Practicum. 1-9 Credits.

(R-9) Offered intermittently.

CCS 298 - Internship. 2 Credits.

Offered every term. Consent of instructor required. Extended classroom experience providing practical application of classroom learning through on the job training in a student's field of study. This experience increases student skills, prepares them for initial employment, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism.

CCS 391 - Special Topics. 1-12 Credits.

(R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

CCS 395 - Climate Changes Practicum. 2-4 Credits.

Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. Provides an opportunity for students to design and implement a capstone project involving creative solutions to climate change.

CCS 398 - Climate Change Internship/SERV. 2-4 Credits.

(R-6) Offered autumn and spring. This course gives students an opportunity to gain hands-on, "real world" experience working with a local, regional, national or international group to address climate change. Students gain supervised, practical work experience with specific projects and organizations; create a network of professional contacts; and have opportunity to apply ideas and approaches studied in the Climate Change Studies minor.

CCS 494 - Climate Change Study Seminar. 1-4 Credits.

Offered intermittently.  A seminar on a current climate change topic. Level: Undergraduate

CCS 495 - Special Topics. 1-9 Credits.

(R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offering of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses or one time offerings of current topics. Level: Undergraduate