CLCH

Select 3 CU from the following: 3

Subject

CLCH

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.upenn.edu

Disaster management reflects society’s organized attempt to protect its members from natural, technological, and terrorist threats. Often, this involves coordinating with local, state, federal, and non-governmental organizations; alerting the public to impending hazards; and developing plans for the sheltering and mass care of those left homeless in the wake of major catastrophe. The field operates through a complex network of specialists, whose activities often assist the day-to-day and long-term operations of disaster management. As a result, planning for a disaster— be it in the realm of mitigation, preparedness, response or recovery, calls for a thorough understanding of both the natural and social elements of disaster. This course will cover an overview of theory, principles, and the operations of disaster management. Topics include a history and evolution of the profession; an exploration of the concepts mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery; state, local, federal and non- governmental organizations’ roles in disasters and an investigation of the social, political and economic consequences of disasters. 1 Course Unit

Subject

CLCH

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.upenn.edu

2 CLCH 2300 Climate Change

Subject

CLCH

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.upenn.edu

Climate change is happening right now! Climate change is a hoax this is normal variation! Climate change is something we can worry about in 50 to 100 years, no need to worry about it now. On an almost daily basis we are bombarded by mixed messages about climate in the media. Who is right? What is the truth? This course will examine the cryosphere and build on the previous Climate Certificate courses CLCH 160 Oceanography and CLCH 220 Atmospheric Science to better understand Earth's climate system. We will explore past climate, how we know what that climate was like, and how and why we believe it has changed. We will then examine current evidence for climate change (sea level rise, loss of glacier mass, changes in weather systems) and critique various climate models. Once the class has a good understanding of the science behind climate change we will examine potential impacts in various parts of the world. Finally we will examine climate policy in the US at the federal, state and local level and in various parts of the world. 1 Course Unit

Subject

CLCH

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.upenn.edu

requisites) 1 Select up to 3 advisor approved transfer courses Total Course Units 12 * Creative Writing Courses: https://lpsonline.sas.upenn.edu/academics/ bachelors-degree/baas-course-blocks/creative-writing (https:// lpsonline.sas.upenn.edu/academics/bachelors-degree/baas-course- blocks/creative-writing/) Professional Writing Courses: https://lpsonline.sas.upenn.edu/ academics/bachelors-degree/baas-course-blocks/professional-writing (https://lpsonline.sas.upenn.edu/academics/bachelors-degree/baas- course-blocks/professional-writing/) e le Electives (8 CUs + 1 Penn CU) Electives are courses that do not apply toward your foundational or degree concentration requirements. You may choose to deepen your field rse of study by taking additional classes within your concentration, develop its a new skill by completing all of the courses within a course block outside of your degree concentration, or discover new interests and abilities by taking individual courses that appeal to your interests. Students choose 8 electives from any of Penn LPS Online's areas of study. Students are required to complete 1 CU of Penn elective that must be a Penn course. Transfer students can apply a maximum of 8 course units from a regionally accredited institution toward this requirement.

Subject

CLCH

Credits (min)

8

Credits (max)

8

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.upenn.edu

Complete 2 Neuroscience courses (First complete 2

Subject

CLCH

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.upenn.edu

You’ve learned about climate, environmental science and communication strategies – now it’s time to put those skills to the test. This course is the culmination of the Climate Communication certificate and is aimed at allowing students to apply what they’ve learned in other courses to the challenges of effectively communicating climate science. Providing agency to students so they can go out into the world and utilize their skills and feel confident doing so. Students must have taken at least one and preferably two undergraduate-level physical science or life science courses prior to enrolling in this course. Students pursuing the Certificate in Climate Communication must have completed their one science and two communications courses.

Subject

CLCH

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.upenn.edu