| Name | Seminar: Science and Technology |
|---|---|
| Course | MHC 200 |
| Credits | 3 |
| Fulfills | Scientific World (SW) |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Day/Time | Asynchronous |
| Notes | Prerequisite: Macaulay Honors College only. ENGL 12000; MHC 15000. |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on environmental sustainability, climate science and addressing climate change through green chemistry and green engineering. Specifically, the following topics are covered:
- Environmental science: sustainable use of water + its remediation
- Environmental remediation of soil
- Environmental Science: Land + the issue of waste
- Environmental Science: Air
- Energy: the need and the consequence of fossil fuels
- Climate science for a changing planet
- Addressing Climate Change: Adaptation
- Climate change mitigation: Addressing CO2 emissions
- Climate change mitigation: Alternatives to fossil fuels
- Achieving sustainability through Green Chemistry and Engineering
- Climate action: Grassroots activism
- Climate Policy in NYC and Beyond
- Environmental movement in the US