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*Have you ever wondered . . .*	*In Introduction to Global Change you'll . . .*
What's all this about Global Change?	Learn the what, why, and how of important global change topics
How a volcano in the Philippines or the sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean can affect us in Tucson?	Develop a sound understanding of the basic scientific principles associated with global climatic and environmental change
How we do experiments when our lab is the world around us?	Learn how scientists describe, detect, measure, and analyze change in the complex and dynamic earth system
Who's right in the Global Warming Debate?	Acquire the skills to weigh the evidence for global change and evaluate the controversies surrounding it
How science fits into your everyday life?	Learn how to go beyond the media hype and scientifically evaluate issues and evidence that affect you . . . and much, much more!

This is not a traditional "lecture" course! "GC 170A1" includes hands-on learning, discussions and debates, and a variety of computer activities. The course features small-group in-class activities, supplementary computer-based self-tests and quizzes in D2L, and a teaching team to help students explore class topics in an informal, interactive, and hands-on setting. In addition to learning all about Global Change, you'll get to know each other and your instructor. NEW FOR FALL 2015: Class will be held in a newly remodeled classroom that will provide an exciting and innovative setting for learning about GLOBAL CHANGE! *WHO SHOULD ENROLL IN DR. H's CLASS???* Students who mesh well with Dr. Hirschboeck's teaching style and the format of her GC170A1 course: . . . Like a class that is structured with lots of online support . . . Enjoy working with fellow students in groups in class doing hands-on learning . . . Have convenient access to a computer and the internet . . . Are "visual" learners who like lots of graphics in lectures . . . Attend class regularly and like to keep up with the material as it is taught . . . Enjoy being in a class geared toward first- and second-year students . . . Like being exposed to the latest classroom teaching technology & methods . . . Have a sense of humor! **WHO SHOULD NOT ENROLL IN THIS CLASS? Students who may be unhappy with the way this class is organized and graded are those who:** . . . Do not like a highly structured course . . . Do not want to have to keep up with the material by taking weekly (ungraded) self tests and 5-question "low stakes" online quizzes . . . Do not like working in groups in class part of the time for hands-on learning . . . Do not plan on attending class regularly . . . Do not have regular access to the internet
IMPORTANT: Regular computer internet access is essential for this course! To learn more about the course see the COURSE WEBPAGE at: https://www.ltrr.arizona.edu/kkh/natsgc/

	The Earth & Its Environment: INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL CHANGE Lec 001+ 002 Mon & Wed 2:00 - 3:15 pm In Fall 2015, Sections 001 & 002 are being taught by Dr. Katie Hirschboeck Sec 002 is an Honors Section and requires an additional Honors Discussion Section 002A on Mondays 4:00 - 5:15 pm [click HERE for more info about being an Honors Student in this class]
Instructor: Dr. Katie Hirschboeck Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research phone: (520) 621-6466 e-mail: katie@LTRR.Arizona.edu GC 170A1 Sections 003 is being taught by Dr. Erica Bigio at a different time and place: Tu & Th @ 12:30 - 1:45 pm in Meinel Optical Sci, Rm 410 contact Dr. Bigio at: ebigio@email.arizona.edu
HONORS CREDIT is available for this course. To learn more, see HONORS CREDIT PRECEPTORSHIP. Contact Dr. Hirschboeck if you have specific questions. ATTENTION: Motivated and enthusiastic students are being sought to be a PRECPTOR in this class! Interested? Click on BEING A PRECEPTOR to learn how!
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course puts global environmental change problems -- such as climatic change, global warming, ozone depletion, deforestation & desertification -- into a scientific context by examining the essential components of the earth system (atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere) and the feedbacks that link these components. This scientific context provides the basis for a critical discussion of the social, economic and political implications of global change.
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