GHY 213 - Introduction to Climate Studies

Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of TRM 91 and TRE 89 (New class 2010-2111 catalog)

Introduces the basic components of the climate system, feedback loops, short-term and long-term forecasting, planetary energy budget, detailed analysis of greenhouse gases, global atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns, and natural and anthropogenic influences on the climate balance.

Credits: 4

Lab Hours: 0.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Credit Type: CR

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