6.S898 | Fall 2019 | Graduate

Climate Change Seminar

Course Description

This course provides a broad overview of issues related to climate change, with an emphasis on those aspects most relevant to computer scientists. Topics include climate science, climate models and simulations, decision-making under uncertainty, economics, mitigation strategies, adaptation strategies, geoengineering, …
This course provides a broad overview of issues related to climate change, with an emphasis on those aspects most relevant to computer scientists. Topics include climate science, climate models and simulations, decision-making under uncertainty, economics, mitigation strategies, adaptation strategies, geoengineering, policy-making, messaging, and politics.The course will culminate in a presentation of a research project which might include a paper, a blog, software etc.
Learning Resource Types
Projects with Examples
Crowd holding signs at a climate strike.
Crowds protest during the Boston Climate Strike, which included an MIT contingent. (Image courtesy of oscboston on Flickr. Used under CC BY-NC.)