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This course develops (1) an understanding of the
physical basis behind global climate change, (2) examines how human
activities cause it, (3) looks to future rates and impacts of global
warming, and (4) reviews the international conventions, protocols and
scientific assessments of climate change. |
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(1) Understand physical basis behind global
climate change |
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· Weeks 1-7
(instructed by Yu) |
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· Chapters
1-13 of Philander’s Text Book |
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· Basic physics
of the climate system (circulation, energy, water….) |
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(2) Discuss International Policy on Climate
Change |
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· Weeks 8-10
(instructed by Prather) |
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· Discuss U.N.
Framework Convention on Climate Change |
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The Kyoto Protocols |
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IPCC’s Summaries for Policy Makers |
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Students will be tested on their basic knowledge
of the science behind the Earth's climate system and current climate
change, and also on their understanding of the current issues, including
impacts, mitigation, and policy. |
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