METR 450/NRES 452: Climate and Society
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing or above
DAYS/TIMES: MWF 11-11:50 am
LOCATION: 163 Hardin Hall
For students who want to assess and describe the effects of climate variability and extreme climate events on human activities and natural resources management, and how human activities impact climate.
» Outcome one: recognize how climate impacts differ between countries and how societies prepare for and respond to these events.
» Outcome two: comprehend the basic science of climate change and the complexity of potential impacts on economic sectors and the environment.
» Outcome three: understand risk assessment methodologies employed by stakeholders to reduce the impacts of extreme climate events.
Questions? Contact Professor Michael Hayes at mhayes2@unl.edu.