ATMS 5023 - Env Hazards Changing Climate

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Atmospheric Sciences

Description:

This course focuses on weather- and climate-related natural hazards from physical science perspective but also explores their socioeconomic impact on human societies. The concept of climate resilience is elucidated by examples of climate adaptation and mitigation from the past, as well as proposed strategies for the future. Trends in frequency and intensity of hazard events are discussed within framework of socioeconomic conditions to explain how vulnerable groups are identified. Impact of how a social group's or individual's personal views, perceptions of environment, or risk averse attitudes will also be explored.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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