MET 12

About this course

This course is an introduction to the study of global climate change, including both natural and human-induced causes. Topics include interactions among Earth's various climate subsystems--the hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere--and how exchanges of energy and matter between them govern Earth's climate. Students will also examine the methods used by climate scientists to construct past climates and to predict future climate changes. The impact that humans have had on the climate system and potential solutions to climate change will be woven throughout.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005. Pre-algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond pre-algebra”

What this course unlocks

De Anza courses that list MET 12 as a prerequisite.

• MET 20LClimate Change Laboratory

Transfer pathways that use MET 12

ASSIST maps MET 12 to a requirement in 13 published pathways from De Anza College.

• Leadership StudiesDe Anza → Humboldt State
• Software EngineeringDe Anza → Humboldt State
• Environmental EngineeringDe Anza → UC Irvine
• Civil EngineeringDe Anza → UC Irvine
• Environmental and Earth System ScienceDe Anza → UC Irvine
• Bachelor of Science Major in Mathematics with Departmental HonorsDe Anza → University of the Pacific
• CSU General EducationDe Anza → CSU Stanislaus
• Liberal Studies, Integrated Teacher Education ProgramDe Anza → San Jose State
• Liberal Studies, Integrated Teacher Education Program Spanish BilingualDe Anza → San Jose State
• Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching, (Multiple Subjects)De Anza → San Jose State
• Sustainability StudiesDe Anza → UC Riverside
• Environmental StudiesDe Anza → UC Riverside
• Agricultural & Environmental TechnologyDe Anza → UC Davis