Overview of sea level rise (SLR), with lectures on basic geophysics of SLR, the projected future impacts from climate models, and uncertainty around these projections. Impacts of SLR are discussed in a historical, present, and future context, focusing on social, cultural, economic, and political dimensions.
Prerequisite
Completion of AUCC categories 1A, 1B, and 3A. Credit allowed for only one of the following: ATS 440, GES 440, or GES 480A3.
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