Climate Change Studies Minor
Peter McDonough, Director
Climate Change Studies is an inter-disciplinary program open to all majors. The program educates students in three areas of the climate change issue: science, society, and solutions. Coursework in the minor provides a foundation that enables students to engage the scientific, societal, and political dimensions of global climate change. Further, the focus on solutions with its orientation toward applied learning will help students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Participating students will enhance their major field of study. They will be better prepared to enter a broad range of professions and graduate programs where they can meet the emerging challenges and opportunities arising from climate change. Climate Change Studies is a joint program between the W.A Franke College of Forestry and Conservation, College of Arts and Sciences, and Missoula College s Energy Technology program.
Minor - Climate Change Studies
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | 3 | |
| Climate Change Science | 6 | |
| Climate Change and Society | 6 | |
| Climate Change Solutions | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 21
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Required Course
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| CCS 103X | Introduction to Climate Change: Science & Society | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Climate Change Science
Note: Special topics courses and experimental offerings may apply to this requirement at the direction of the Climate Change Studies program director.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 6 credits from the following courses: | 6 | |
| Weather and Climate | ||
| Earth's Changing Climate | ||
| Energy and the Environment | ||
| Snow, Ice and Climate Change | ||
| Climate Sensitivity and Feedbacks | ||
| Intro to Physical Geography: Climate, Landforms, and Vegetation | ||
| Advanced Physical Geography | ||
| Science of Climate Change | ||
| Global Cycles and Climate | ||
| Ecosystem Climatology | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Climate Change and Society
Note: Special topics courses and experimental offerings may apply to this requirement at the direction of the Climate Change Studies program director.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 6 credits from the following courses: | 6 | |
| Economics of the Environment | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Economics & Climate Change | ||
| Literature of the Earth | ||
| Social Issues: The Mekong Delta | ||
| Climate and Society | ||
| Climate Change Ethics and Policy | ||
| Climate Policy | ||
| Intro Ethics and Environment | ||
| Ethics of Climate Change | ||
| Climate Policies: China & U.S. | ||
| Policy Analysis | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Climate Change Solutions
Note: Students must complete one course from each category for a total of 6 credits.
Special topics courses and experimental offerings may apply to this requirement at the direction of the Climate Change Studies program director.
Category A
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete three credits of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Climate Change Practicum | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Climate Change Internship/SERV | ||
| Community Sustainability in Practice | ||
| Supervised Internship (PEAS) | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Category B
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete three credits of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Issues in Sustainability | ||
| Sustainability Reporting | ||
| Sustainable Business Practices | ||
| Climate Change Practicum | ||
| Sustainable Communities | ||
| Climate Change: Mekong Delta | ||
| Sustainable Cities | ||
| Field Studies and Energy Systems in Montana | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-