Global Change 2: Human Impacts Environ 111, Soc 111, Geog 111, AOSS 172, Geosci 172, ENSCEN 172

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Global Change 2 Human ImpactsEnviron 111, Soc
111, Geog 111, AOSS 172, Geosci 172, ENSCEN 172
http//www.globalchange.umich.edu/globalchange2
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A Stressed Planet
Collapsed Fisheries
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GC 2 Wheel
How to read this slide Clockwise from the
midnight position 1) First, two basic
Conceptual Chronological Units preparing us to
think about broad issues of past, present and
future 2) The heart of the course is 4
theme-driven modules on relatively recent past
and present issues energy, climate,
conservation, and colonialism. 3) We conclude
with a future-oriented series of lectures on
global forces and the trends they create.
Final Exam
Midterm 2
Spring Break
Module 4 Biodiversity Conservation March
16-20 DA, RH
DADavid Allan TGTom Gladwin RHRebecca
Hardin vdPBen van der Pluijm
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Inquiries in Global Change
Set of 25 activities using Stella modeling,
ArcView spatial data analysis and classroom
discussion for a variety of topics in Global
Change.
http//www.globalchange.umich.edu/gctext/Inquiries
/Inquiries20in20Global20Change.htm
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Geographic Information Systems
GIS using ArcGIS The ability to map and overlay
spatial data using GIS allows us to investigate
patterns in the state of natural and human
resources
Global map of literate adult females
Is there a relationship between female literacy
and birth rate?
Global map of female fertility in 2005
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Global Change Curriculum and Minor
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Global Change Minor