Course Catalog - 2003-2004

     

ESCI 468 - CLIMATE CHANGE & HUMAN CIVIL

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Department: *Earth Science*
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: CLIMATE CHANGE AND HUMAN CIVILIZATION ***** Paleoscientists have records extending through the Holocene of forcing process, such as climate, that influence humans. We examine these records and their impact on past and present society. We explore the concept of social memory, used to understand how past communities use information about climate change and past responses in long-term adaptive strategies. ***** Also offered as ANTH 468. Repeatable for Credit.