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2016-2017 University Catalog

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CLIM 690 - Scientific Basis of Climate Change

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable for Credit
Offered by Atmospheric, Oceanic and Earth Sciences

A rigorous treatment of global warming, especially with regard to anthropogenic causes, based on the IPCC 4th Assessment Report “The Physical Science Basis”. Topics include 1) Overview of observed climate, 2) Variability of climate, 3) Modeling of climate response to green house gas forcing, 4) Green house gases, chemistry, and aerosols, and 5) Projections of climate change and its societal impact.

Prerequisite(s): BS or MS in a natural science or engineering, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0

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CLIM 690 - Scientific Basis of Climate Change