ES 211 WEATHER/CLIMATE:PAST,PRES,FUTR

An introduction to global climate processes and meteorology. The course investigates current global circulation and weather patterns, the reconstruction of past climates based on geologic evidence, and the science of climate change prediction. Topics include variations in climate with latitude, precipitation generation, weather prediction, paleoclimate indicators, and global climate modeling.

Credits

4

Notes

Three hours lecture.

Cross Listed Courses

This is the same course as GPH 211.

Prerequisite

One introductory Connecticut College course in astronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, environmental studies, geophysics, or physics.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 28 students.

Attributes

MOID