Brief Introduction
Learn about the physics, chemistry, biology, and geology of the earth’s climate system.
Description
Global Warming Science teaches you about the risks and uncertainties of future climate change by examining the science behind the earth’s climate. You will be able to answer such questions as, “What is the Greenhouse Effect?” and “How and why has earth’s climate changed through geologic history?”
This science course is designed for college sophomores and juniors with some preparation in college-level calculus and physics.
Knowledge
- Earth’s climate history
- The greenhouse effect
- Natural and manmade effects on climate
- Projected climate change
Global Warming Science
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Learn about the physics, chemistry, biology, and geology of the earth’s climate system. You will be able to answer such questions as, “What is the Greenhouse Effect?...
Modeling Climate Change
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Intended for non-specialists, this course starts with basic principles and builds to more complicated, realistic models of the Earth's climate....
Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change
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This class describes the science of global warming and the forecast for humans’ impact on Earth’s climate. Overview Video Introduction Resources...
Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet
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Are you ready to take an incredible journey around Planet Earth and beyond? Biosphere 2, an Icon of Possibilities Welcome to the Course...
