Climate is a dynamic and complex component of the Earth system. Societies and nature are adapted to a historical range of climatic variability, but that variability is rapidly changing. Though climate changes on all time scales and for a variety of reasons, for at least the past 100 years humans have had an increasing role in modifying the climate system through changes in the land surface and atmospheric composition. This minor addresses the science of weather and climate, the Earth system, and how societies impact, are impacted by, and adapt to a changing climate.

1. Gain scientific literacy on climate.


2. Understand the causes and consider remedies for climate change.


3. Engage with the science of weather and climate, including climate modeling.


4. Take courses from many fields to engage the multiple dimensions of climate.


5. Prepare for a variety of careers tackling pressing global issues.

Climate Studies

College of Arts and Sciences
541-346-4555
geography.uoregon.edu/climatestudies/

• GEOG 141, GEOG 322, GEOG 361

Required       12 credits
Electives       12 credits

Total       24 credits

• Federal departments and agencies


• Environmental consulting firms


• Research institutes and think tanks


• Nonprofit organizations


• Colleges and universities

• Analysis of atmospheric energy flow, moisture and stability, global circulation, and local wind systems


• Analysis of temperature and humidity modeling and soil


• Data visualization


• Clear communication about climate science and factors influencing climate change policy

• Environmental Science


• Geography


• Journalism


• Planning, Public Policy, and Management


• Political Science

Tykeson College and Career Advising
541-346-9200
advising.uoregon.edu/tykeson

An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. © 2020 University of Oregon. Revised 9/14/2020

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