Climate Science, B.S.

Iowa State University

Climate impacts global environmental and ecological systems, human health, water availability, agricultural systems and food security, human migrations, and economic systems. Future climate change is projected to further worsen food insecurity, water scarcity, human migrations, and global conflict. This major is designed to give the students a solid foundation on how the climate system works and competency in areas of data analysis, planning and mitigation, and science communication. Students will take core courses in climate science and complementary areas and select at least one focus area for additional specialization. Focus areas includes: advanced climate science data visualization design and planning for sustainability food, agriculture and biodiversity policy and human behavior and science communication.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences