This online course examines the science, policy, and politics of global climate change with an emphasis on the Global South, and a social science focus on equity and justice. Students will learn directly from expert faculty from across the UC system and beyond. In addition, students will engage with readings and multimedia content to deepen their understanding of the most pressing climate change issues and solutions. Students will be evaluated through a variety of written products (review questions, journal responses, and a final paper) in which they identify connections across seemingly disparate places. Students will gain knowledge and skills needed to identify the larger system changes needed to adequately address the climate crisis.
5
UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeNone
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeWasn't too difficult but the lectures were all over the place and didn't have a lot of good information.
Took during TA strike quarter. Prof was super accommodating! Originally supposed to be graded on short writing assignments (3), section, midterm, final, + final paper. Had everything but the final paper. Lecture + rubrics were clear. Prof asks that you know a lot before exams and expects you to do outside research/self-tutelage (not readings).
professor is very intelligent and knowledgeable in the subject however she is not a good teacher at all. The lectures are all over the place and its not easy taking notes when you don't even know whats going on. the homework and readings are very heavy but you need it to pass the exams. don't take this class if you want an easy GE class.
Definitely ucsb's unprofessional professor, bc her class without any order. Thinking get an A s possible? telling you it's harder than a battlejust like driving manual. When there is a worst professor election, she is the one without a question.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. I took this class as a GE and it was extremely hard. The lectures jump around too much and you are expected to also know global news on your own time as well as naming each country on a map. Assignments were not too bad but the exams were very difficult. Would not recommend taking at all.
Literally the WOAT. Readings feel actually endless. Lectures are so all over the place. It feels like she is just passionately spewing out random bits of irrelevant information that she has gathered 5 minutes before class. Not a fan. Do your self a favor and do not take a class with her.