The Climate Studies minor aims to help students understand past, current and future changes in climate and the effects of climate change on Earths atmospheric, biologic, hydrologic and ecologic systems. This minor will include the interactions among physical and human systems, and prepare students to address the grand challenges associated with global climate
change. This minor provides needed preparation for students joining the workforce to understand the causes of climate change, how climate change will affect businesses, policy, and the environment, and how to best prepare for the future.