(Fall 2020) Geog 147 - Communicating Climate Science

Robert Rhew and Emily Weiss (Lawrence Hall of Science)
credit: Lawrence Hall of Science

Abstract

As a result of this course, students will be able to 1) describe and use models to illustrate the processes, interactions, and mechanisms contributing to climate change; 2) demonstrate an understanding of how people learn, and 3) the importance and impact of social, cultural, and worldview belief systems on behavior related to climate change, through effectively communicating ideas and engaging in meaningful discussions with diverse, non-expert audiences.

Date
Aug 31, 2020 9:30 AM — Dec 8, 2020 5:00 PM
Event
Mon 9-12
Location
Virtual
UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720

Note for Fall 2020: All classes will be remote, via Zoom.

April 2021 update: Emily Weiss Recognized for Extraordinary Teaching in Extraordinary Times

for her outstanding work making this year’s class inclusive, interactive and collaborative.

  • Prior offerings Fa2013, Fa2014, Fa2015, Fa2016, Fa2017, Fa2018, Fa2020
  • Rotating team of instructors, including:
  • Lawrence Hall of Science Instructors and Curriculum Developers Catherine Halversen, Emily Weiss, Lynn Tran and Sarah Pedemonte
  • Climate and Atmospheric Science Professors Robert Rhew, John Chiang