In this course you will first learn about the Arctic as a geographic region, the peoples the Arctic, and the long history of Arctic settlement and exploration. Attention then turns to key features of the Arctic environment – its climate and weather, features of the ocean, sea ice, lands and the Greenland Ice Sheet, and some of the rapid changes being observed.
This course is part of the Arctic Climate, Environ. & Geographies of a Changing North Specialization
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About this Course
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Appreciate the long history of the Arctic and its peoples
Recognize and recall the physical geography of the Arctic, including major features of the Arctic Ocean and Arctic lands
Describe the key climate and environmental elements of the Arctic
Skills you will gain
- History
- Geography
- Environmental Protection
- oceanography
- Climate Change
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introduction to the Arctic
Arctic Climate Basics
The Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Lands
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I learned a great deal about the Arctic and enjoyed the lectures.
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