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Introduction to Global Climate Change

Introduction to the contemporary Earth climate system that focuses on the roles of the atmosphere, oceans, cryosphere, and land surface, and an overview of how this system has changed in the past and is predicted to change in the future. Includes the use of mathematical models to describe complex systems and the role of policy, economics, and ethics in mitigating human impact. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Scientific Investigation of the Natural World requirement. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: SA requirement.

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: SA, Critical Perspectives: I, Critical Perspectives: Q

1 unit

Offerings

Term Block Title Instructor Location Student Limit/Available Updated
Fall 2021 Block 1 Introduction to Global Climate Change Tutt Science Building 105 25 / 0 11/15/2021
Fall 2021 Block 2 Introduction to Global Climate Change Tutt Science Building 101 25 / 2 11/15/2021
Fall 2021 Block 3 Introduction to Global Climate Change Tutt Science Building 214 25 / 0 11/15/2021
Fall 2021 Block 4 Introduction to Global Climate Change Tutt Science Building 105 25 / 0 11/15/2021
Spring 2022 Block H Introduction to Global Climate Change TBA 25 / 0 11/15/2021
Spring 2022 Block 7 Introduction to Global Climate Change TBA 25 / 25 11/15/2021
Spring 2022 Block 8 Introduction to Global Climate Change TBA 25 / 25 11/15/2021
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