Climatology

Catalog description

Crosslisted With: EASC 356 This course examines the functioning of the climate systems at various scales - from micro to global. Emphasis is also given to how the climate system interacts with the biological, physical, and hydrological components of the earth system, in addition to the socioeconomic and political landscapes. This course provides a breadth of information covering the many subfields of climatology, including physical climatology, hydroclimatology, synoptic climatology, paleoclimatology, and climate change science. Laboratory exercises will expose students to datasets and tools commonly used in climatology. 3 lecture. one 2-hour lab periods. Course fee: $30. Prerequisite(s): EASC 212 or EASC 300 , with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of instructor Corequisite(s): None