Course Description
This course will present the basic science of climate change, including chemical and physical systems and processes. The students will be introduced to how the climate system works and the role of greenhouse gases in the climate system. Students will learn about climatological data, climate models and how predictions/projections are made. Emphasis will be placed upon relating predicted/projected changes to manifestations such as sea level rise and changes in the distribution and character of precipitation. Topics include the primary climate components, ocean-atmospheric teleconnections, decadal and multi-decadal climate indices, natural and anthropogenic climate variability, and climate model projections.
DE Program
Climate Adaptation Certificate
FALL 2019
Instructors
Classes Start:
August 21, 2019
Classes End:
December 6, 2019
Distance Education:
Yes
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Delivery Method:
Internet
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
