Having a foundation in the continuum of climate change is crucial for understanding present climate changes. We are creating havoc on, and within Earth's natural systems,thus, it is important that you know something about Earth's long history, and how climates have naturally changed over time.
This self-paced course includes the following lessons:
1. Earth's Long History - In this lesson we will discuss the immense history of the Earth and the natural cycles of changing climate.
2. Climate and Weather - This lesson will cover basic information about the differences between climate and weather, and why our civilisation is climate dependent.
3. Greenhouse Gases - The lesson looks at the evidence and origin of increasing anthropogenic greenhouse gases.
4. The Greenhouse Effect - In this lesson you will learn about the runaway greenhouse effect and the role of the carbon cycle . 5. Physical Impacts of Climate Change - We will look at the range of physical impacts, including; sea level rise, increasing average global temperature, droughts, wildfires and other extreme weather events.
6. Social Impacts of Climate Change - This lesson covers questions like; What happens to people when sea levels rise? Which countries will suffer drought, wildfires, and greater spread of diseases, and what will happen to agriculture.
7. Mitigation and Adaptation - We will discuss what should be done now to reduce the impacts of climate change, and how we can personally make a difference.
Enroll today! This is a self-paced, online course. You have 6 months to finish.
An instructor will monitor your progress and assess your body of work at course completion. UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools
to help you get the most out of your online course, including an online portfolio service
that manages all your course completions.
This class has been officially reviewed by our Course Review Committee that scrutinizes course content and instructor participation. This course has received our Committee's highest rating: 4 stars.
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1.0 CEUs
Course Description
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Become a Climate Champion!
Climate Change, Global Warming and the Greenhouse effect are the biggest issues we face in the world today. This course considers the rate of climate change, and what we must do to adapt our philosophies, economics, and lifestyle to reduce carbon emissions. At the end of the day it is about taking responsibility and looking after the Earth which sustains our very lives.
This course offers 1.0 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this
online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and
CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.
Certificates awarded by the instructor will vary and are based upon student merit.
Any awards you earn are considered unofficial (or temporary) unless you decide to make the award official.
To make an award official, there is a $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and shipping of a hard copy of the certificate as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Transcript Service.
Official awards include a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award you earned for a lifetime (great for employers
to verify your achievement).
