CHEM1802 — The Climate Change Conundrum
Do you believe in climate change? This question is often asked in a similar manner to: do you believe in sasquatch? There is no evidence that sasquatch exists, but there is a consensus amongst 97% of scientists that climate change is real and it is caused by humans. However, 90% of Americans do not know there is a scientific consensus on climate change. How is this possible? This course breaks down the science behind climate change, discusses the controversy, and students learn and implement effective means of science communication. The final project for this course is a civic leadership project, where students utilize their skills in science communication and share them with the rest of the community at Morris with efforts towards improving science literacy across campus. Ultimately, this course improves science literacy and communication skills. prereq: new college student in their first semester of enrollment at UMM