Cognitive Science 0211 - Coastal Resilience, Climate Change, and Social-Ecological Perspectives

Coasts are on the front lines of climate change, experiencing firsthand the effects of increasing sea level, storm severity and frequency, and ocean temperature and acidification. Human and animal communities that occupy coastal habitats are almost certainly or soon-to-be affected by climate change. ??In this course, students will examine coastal change through a transdisciplinary lens. We will review examples of successful and unsuccessful mitigation strategies and the co-development of climate action plans, with a focus on partnering with Indigenous peoples. Students will engage in role-play and scenario-planning activities to develop equitable solutions to emerging problems facing coastal human and animal communities. Keywords:Animal behavior, climate change, social-ecology, coastal processes, marine science

Environments and Change Students should expect to spend 6-8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.