Teaching

Geog 200: Geographical perspectives on world environmental problems
An intro level course to focusing on some of the pressing environmental issues of our time including climate change, energy, water, fisheries, and deforestation.  The course emphasizes how geographical approaches can advance our understanding of these problems and inform policy for sustainable development.

Geog 406: Human dimensions of climate change
This course examines the human dimensions of climate change focusing on the vulnerability of human systems, climate change adaptation and mitigation, key policy debates, and current and future challenges. Case studies will be utilized to provide context and help investigate and understand key concepts, trends, and challenges.

Geog 540: Topics in geography – Advanced studies in vulnerability and adaptation
Adaptation has emerged as a central component of climate policy at multiple levels from international climate negotiations to municipal planning. Understanding the vulnerability of human systems is central to efforts to develop adaptation interventions. This seminar will critically examine the theoretical and conceptual evolution of climate change vulnerability research, review methodological developments from the role of model-driven assessments to the rise of participatory case study research, and examine how vulnerability research can be integrated into adaptation planning. Examples from multiple regions and sectors will be drawn upon to highlight key approaches and developments.