§What is the Climate
System? (weeks 1-4)
atmosphere,
ocean, and land surface; global energy and water cycles
§How does the System
Changes? (weeks 5-6)
climate
stability and sensitivity mechanisms
§What Has the System
Changed in the Past? (weeks 7-8)
history
and evolution of Earth’s climate
§What Will the System
Change In the Future? (weeks 9-10)
anthropogenic
climate change; climate model prediction