Despite decades of scientific observations and analyses, misconceptions abound over the reality and causes of climate change, and few in the public fully understand the scientific basis for concern. This project directly addresses this challenge, as well the challenge of increasing the STEM workforce relevant to global change, by developing a course sequence in "Climate, Technology, and Culture" as part of the core curriculum at the University of California, San Diego's Sixth College. The proposed course will educate freshmen in the basic scientific understanding of global climate change, the social challenges it entails, and the role of technology in understanding and addressing it.