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Area 2: Methods Of Earth Observation And Measurement​

 

3 COURSES (9 CREDITS)

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This area of study introduces students to basic scientific methods used in observing and monitoring natural systems. Students learn to apply these methods in assessing the condition of natural systems, and in making data-driven conclusions about their sustainability.

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REQUIRED COURSES

SUSC PS5060 Statistics, Data Analysis and Coding for Sustainability Science Area 2 or 3 

ELECTIVE COURSES

SUSC PS5020 Predicting the Effects of Climate Change on Global Forests

SUSC PS5030 Observing and Understanding Sea Level Change

SUSC PS5080 Monitoring and Analysis of Marine and Estuary Systems 

SUSC PS5135 Air Pollution and Measuring the Environmental Burden of Disease

SUSC PS5190 Remote Sensing for Aquatic Environments

SUSC PS5210 Environmental Sustainability Indicators

SUSC PS5360 Agroecology: A Natural Climate Solution

For other approved courses in this area, please visit this page. 

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