FIG #03 Climate Change Cognition
In this FIG we will study the basics of modern climate science, the ethical issues surrounding climate change, and how different communities respond to these issues. It also includes embedded instruction in academic skills and use of campus resources pertinent to exploration of the FIG cluster theme. In this FIG we will study the basics of modern climate science, and then investigate the way that different communities talk about and react to it. This will involve an overview of current frameworks related to climate change perception and an in-depth look at a couple of case studies, concluding in a final research paper looking at the thoughts and actions of a specific cultural or social group with regards to climate change.
| Course | Schedule | CRN | Credits | GUR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy 115: Environmental Ethics | TR 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | 44011 | 3 | Humanities (HUM) |
| Biology 101: Intro to Biology w/ Lab | TR 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM R 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM |
41166 | 4 | Natural Sciences [With a Lab Component] (LSCI) |
| Seminar 101: Climate Change Cognition | TR 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | 41521 | 2 |
Course Details
Schedule
TR 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Description
Instructor: Christian Lee
This course examines a broad range of environmental issues. Primary emphasis is given to how theoretical frameworks in ethics have been applied in substantive thinking about the rightful treatment of animals, biotic communities, species in danger of extinction, and the protection, conservation, and preservation of natural resources. Emphasis may also be given to how ethical thinking intersects with issues addressed in economics, conservation biology, and other academic disciples or how ethical perspectives have influenced social movements, public debate, and law.
| CRN | Credits | GUR Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 44011 | 3 | Humanities (HUM) |
Schedule
TR 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM
R 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Description
Instructor: Samantha Spurlin
Major ideas and processes of modern biological science at molecular, cellular, organismic and community levels; stressing qualitative and quantitative dimensions of the discipline in lecture, laboratory, field and discussion settings. Lab included. Intended for non-science majors.
| CRN | Credits | GUR Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 41166 | 4 | Natural Sciences [With a Lab Component] (LSCI) |
Schedule
TR 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Description
Instructor: Jill MacIntyre Witt
An introductory seminar offering an exploration of academic content and essential questions within the liberal arts and sciences tradition. Includes embedded instruction in academic skills and use of campus resources pertinent to exploration of the FIG cluster theme. Concludes in a formal paper or academic presentation. FIG seminars are linked to FIG clusters or GUR strands. Repeatable under different topics.
| CRN | Credits | GUR Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 41521 | 2 |
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