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Catalog : ATMO.5080 The Climate System (Formerly 85.508)

ATMO.5080 — Graduate

Id: 033556 Offering: 1 Credits: 3-3

Description

The main elements of the Climate System are the atmosphere, ocean, biosphere, land surface, and the cryosphere; the primary input of energy is from the Sun. This course examines these elements, the ways in which they interact and how they can be modeled. The Global Energy Budget is examined and both natural and human-caused climate change are considered.

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ATMO.5080 — Online and Continuing Education

Id: 033556 Offering: 2 Credits: 3-3

Description

The main elements of the Climate System are the atmosphere, ocean, biosphere, land surface, and the cryosphere; the primary input of energy is from the Sun. This course examines these elements, the ways in which they interact and how they can be modeled. The Global Energy Budget is examined and both natural and human-caused climate change are considered.

Prerequisites

Students with a CSCE or UGRD career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.

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