GEOG-32043 credit hours

Climate Change and Variability

Geography · 3 hrs Lecture

Offered: Winter Only, Every Year

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GEOG-3204 prerequisites

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GEOG-2207Climatology

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GEOG 1205

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Description

The causes and characteristics of regional and global climate change and variability will be examined, as will be the methods of reconstructing climate histories. Emphasis will be placed on the North American experience. Topics will include atmosphere teleconnections (e.g., El Nino and La Nina), global warming, and climate forecasting.

Requisite courses

GEOG-2207 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].

Lecture

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