CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
Semester/Year: Summer Session 2008
Instructors: Professor Mitch Charkiewicz, Economics Department
Professor Ki-Tai Pae, Economics Department
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
as well as by appointment.
Contact me: CharkiewiczM@ccsu.edu Office: Vance 208-07 Phone: 860-832-2733
Meeting Time: May 18 – May 26, 2008
Course Description: This course will provide a comprehensive study of Global Climate Change.
Course Objectives: To develop an awareness and understanding of Global Climate Change:
· To understand the economic viability of geothermal energy sources as an alternative to current fossil fuel usage.
· To be aware of the economic impact of global warming.
· To consider the economic implications for the end of the fossil fuel era.
Semester Hours
Credit: 3 semester hours
Required Text: Impacts of a Warming Arctic: Arctic Climate Impact Assessment
Method of The group meets initially at an orientation meeting on campus. At this meeting
Instruction: and all through the field study, the instructors will conduct informal seminars on natural resources, resource management, cultural backgrounds, history, economic and business climate. These discussions take place in the ocean, lagoons, glaciers, geothermal springs, lobbies, wherever space and time are available. Students will keep a daily journal, logging their experiences, questions and insights.
Method of You have one month following the travel to complete the required assignments:
Evaluation: 1) Written daily journal describing experiences, questions and insights
from the viewpoint of your major and from the benefit gained for
your personal educational background.
2) A 10-15+ page research paper on a topic that is customized for the major field of study of the student.