This introductory exploration of climate change will introduce students to a broad range of fields of study and their respective perspectives on the climate crisis. Students will learn key concepts and methods around the theme of the climate crisis and consider questions such as why climate change is happening, what qualifies the climate crisis as an emergency and what it means to people, our society, businesses, and our world. The course will consider interdisciplinary strategies for solutions to the climate crisis, including critical thinking, storytelling and ethical concerns about the impacts of climate change. Students will learn to view the climate emergency through multiple and sometimes contrasting perspectives, and to critically discuss contemporary discourse around the climate emergency. This course may include field trips off campus. This course is equivalent with ARTS 1150. Students may earn credit for only one of these courses.

Level: UG

Attribute: BUSI

Students will develop a curiosity and awareness about the cultural world beyond their immediate environment through engagement with intercultural, Indigenous and anti-racist perspectives. They will recognize their own and others’ perspectives while developing a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in personal and organizational contexts. Through experiential learning and ePortfolio-based assessment students will reflect critically on their classroom and personal experience to create a personal development roadmap.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): 18 credits from courses at the 1100 level or higher

Attribute: BUSI