Climate and the Earth System. ((3 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): ( CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1210 ), ( MATH 1050 or MATH 1055 ), ( PHYS 2010 or PHYS 2210 ), METO 1010 , GEO 1010 , and University Advanced Standing Studies the six major components of the Earth system (i.e., the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the cryosphere, the geosphere, the exosphere, and the biosphere) and investigates the interdependency and connections of these components, with particular emphasis on the effects on the climate system. Discusses the Earth’s energy balance, the greenhouse effect, and the biogeochemical cycles of some elements and provides an overview of the most important climatic events that occurred during the history of the Earth. Course lab fee of $10 applies.