GEOG 142, Climate Dynamics

Catalog Description: The course presents a conceptual basis for understanding of the workings of the global climate system, and how they conspire to bring about change. The goal is to give the student a climate dynamics basis for understanding global climate change. Covered topics include observations of the climate system; the earth's energy balance; atmospheric radiative transfer; atmospheric circulation; the role of the ocean and the cryosphere; climate variability on various timescales; climate feedbacks and climate change.

Units: 4.0

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor needed if student has not taken an introductory-level undergraduate physics course

Formats: 

Fall and/or Spring: 15 weeks - 3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week

Grading Basis: Letter

Final Exam Status: Final exam required


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