2025-2026 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog [In Progress]
GEO 107 - Climate Change: A Hot Science
Introduction to climate system science. Topics include energy, atmospheric dynamics/chemistry, albedo, glaciations, carbon cycling, ocean/atmosphere interaction, radiative forcings, solar cycles, orbital parameters, sea-level rise, paleoclimates, geochemical climate proxies, and anthropogenic climate change. Primarily for non-science majors. Does not count toward Geology, Geology-Chemistry, nor Earth Science majors and minors. Fulfills Foundations - Physical Sciences. Offered every semester.
Credits: 3