Module #1 Introduction to Earth Systems Overview of the interconnected systems that make up the Earth, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.
Module #2 The Atmosphere and Climate Exploration of the atmospheres composition, structure, and role in regulating Earths climate.
Module #3 The Water Cycle In-depth look at the processes that govern the movement of water between the atmosphere, oceans, lakes, and land.
Module #4 Geologic Time and Plate Tectonics Understanding the Earths history, including plate tectonics, continental drift, and geologic events that shape our planet.
Module #5 Ecosystems and Biodiversity Examination of the diverse range of ecosystems, including forests, oceans, and grasslands, and the importance of preserving biodiversity.
Module #6 Human Population Growth and Consumption Analysis of the impact of human population growth and consumption patterns on the environment and natural resources.
Module #7 Climate Change:Definition and Causes Introduction to climate change, including definitions, causes, and evidence for the phenomenon.
Module #8 The Greenhouse Effect and Feedback Loops Exploration of the greenhouse effect, positive and negative feedback loops, and their role in climate change.
Module #9 Consequences of Climate Change Examination of the global and local consequences of climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and impacts on ecosystems.
Module #10 Climate Models and Predictions Introduction to climate models, predictions, and uncertainty, including the role of computer simulations and ensemble forecasting.
Module #11 Climate Change and Water Resources Investigation of the impacts of climate change on global water resources, including changes in precipitation patterns and water scarcity.
Module #12 Agriculture and Food Security Examination of the impacts of climate change on agriculture, including changes in temperature and precipitation patterns, and implications for food security.
Module #13 Climate Change and Human Health Analysis of the impacts of climate change on human health, including increased risk of heat stress, vector-borne diseases, and mental health concerns.
Module #14 Economic and Social Impacts of Climate Change Investigation of the economic and social implications of climate change, including impacts on infrastructure, tourism, and human migration.
Module #15 International Cooperation and Climate Policy Overview of global climate agreements, including the Paris Agreement, and the role of international cooperation in addressing climate change.
Module #16 Renewable Energy and Carbon Neutrality Exploration of renewable energy sources, including solar and wind power, and strategies for achieving carbon neutrality.
Module #17 Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Infrastructure Investigation of energy-efficient technologies and sustainable infrastructure development, including green buildings and smart grids.
Module #18 Carbon Capture and Storage Introduction to carbon capture and storage technologies, and their role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Module #19 Climate Change Mitigation Strategies Examination of mitigation strategies, including reducing waste, increasing energy efficiency, and adopting sustainable land use practices.
Module #20 Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Investigation of adaptation strategies, including early warning systems, climate-resilient infrastructure, and ecosystem-based adaptation.
Module #21 Climate Justice and Equity Analysis of the disproportionate impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations, and the importance of climate justice and equity.
Module #22 Communication and Education for Climate Action Exploration of effective communication and education strategies for promoting climate action and awareness.
Module #23 Climate Change and Sustainable Development Investigation of the intersections between climate change and sustainable development, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Earth Systems and Climate Change career
