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