Discusses the Earth's climate for nonscience majors, focusing on the role of the atmosphere, oceans, cryosphere and land surface. Describes the water cycle, atmospheric circulations and ocean currents, and how they influence global climate, El Nino and the ozone hole. Discusses human impacts from climate change. Recommended prerequisite: ATOC 1050. Degree credit not granted for this course and GEOL 1060.
instructor(s)
Barlow, Lisa K
Primary Instructor
- Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022