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Last updated at Oct 17, 2025.
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Global Liberal Arts（Geoengineering: Humans, nature, tech, and climate controversy）
Geoengineering: Humans, nature, tech, and climate controversy
This course explores geoengineering as a potential climate solution. Students discover what geoengineering is in terms of science and climate action potential. Then, they consider the ethics and risks associated with various geoengineering techniques. Current perspectives from different groups or stakeholders are discussed, including scientists, governments, and indigenous groups.
Throughout the course, students revisit deeper questions: What is geoengineering? Should it be used or researched? Why is it controversial? What does geoengineering imply or reveal about the relationship between humans, nature, and technology?
The course is arranged to be accessible to students from any background or discipline. Content covers basic science and engineering related to geoengineering, and involves discussions around governance, human systems, and ethics.
Throughout the course, students revisit deeper questions: What is geoengineering? Should it be used or researched? Why is it controversial? What does geoengineering imply or reveal about the relationship between humans, nature, and technology?
The course is arranged to be accessible to students from any background or discipline. Content covers basic science and engineering related to geoengineering, and involves discussions around governance, human systems, and ethics.
Code
Course title
Lecturer
Semester
Period
7V0101077S
FGL-GL3181S3
Global Liberal Arts（Geoengineering: Humans, nature, tech, and climate controversy）
Stefanie Mack
Wed 2nd
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Language
English
Credit
2
Lecturers with practical experience
NO
Other Faculty
YES
Course Offered by
Center for Global Education
Schedule
The first part of the course will cover the climate crisis and an introduction to geoengineering, including different techniques and current research. Once a basic understanding is established, further topics will include governance and risk, climate justice and environmental ethics, perspectives and stakeholders, and finance and climate tech startups.
Teaching Methods
This course is an active learning, discussion-based course. Students will learn background knowledge and basic information as part of homework assignments. Then, they will process that knowledge and explore deeper meanings and issues in class through active learning such as group brainstorms and discussion. Students will synthesize content by applying it to a specific geoengineering project or topic.
Method of Evaluation
【Please check the grading scale that applies to this course. If the Course Code ends without “-P/F”, this is a course with a letter grade (A+, A, B, C, F). If the Course Code ends with “-P/F”, this is a Pass/Fail Course.】
The grade will be assessed as 50% learning, 50% application and synthesis. Learning includes homework assignments and participation in class activities. Application and synthesis includes a student's application of course themes and learning to a specific geoengineering project or topic.
Required Textbook
There is no textbook for this course.
Reference Books
Course materials are all available online or will be provided by the instructor. They primarily consist of websites, news articles, videos, reports, and occasionally academic papers.
Notes on Taking the Course
[If the number of students enrolling in this course exceeds the limit determined by the instructor, there may be a selection process. Instructions for the selection process will be given in the first class, so if you are interested in taking this course, please be sure to attend the first class.]
This course will be taught in English. Students are expected to have an interest in climate and be open to discussion. Students of all backgrounds are welcome.
