The impact of urbanization upon atmospheric processes and climates. The energy and water balances of cities. Meteorological effects (urban heat island, precipitation modification, etc.) and their significance. Models of the urban atmosphere.
Meteorology and climatology at the micro-, local, and meso-scales. Interactions between land surfaces and atmosphere. Basics of atmospheric turbulence and transfer processes. Microclimates on scales of a leaf to those of a large valley.
Community-engaged climate action projects; skill building for climate action. Pass/Fail. [0-2-0] Corequisite: One of ENVR_V 301, ENVR_V 302.
Community-engaged climate action projects; skill building for climate action. Pass/Fail [0-3-0] Prerequisite: 3rd year class standing.
Community-engaged climate action projects; skill building for climate action. Pass/Fail. [0-2-0] Prerequisite: ENVR_V 201.
Community-engaged climate action projects; skill building for climate action. Pass/Fail. [0-2-0]
You will examine the role of Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing in Aboriginal/Indigenous societies and learn how to make use of this knowledge in your planning for the classroom, school and community.
Geographical ecology emphasizing contemporary species distributions at local to global spatial scales, population and community dynamics, and human impacts. Labs emphasize collecting data (sometimes outdoors) and interpreting results.
Energy and water in the Earth-Atmosphere system, global climates and climate change, ecosystem properties and processes, human impacts. Please consult the Faculty of Science Credit Exclusion Lists: www.students.ubc.ca/calendar/index.cfm?tree=12,215,410,414.
Earth observation and geospatial technologies for monitoring climate change, environmental impacts, and urban resilience. Remote sensing, satellite data, and spatial analysis for climate adaptation, mitigation, sustainability, and informing policy and decision-making. Prerequisite: CONS_V 127 or NRES_V 241.