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Fall 2012-2013
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Evaluation* GEO 102B / ENV 102B (STL) Graded A-F, P/D/F, Audit
Climate: Past, Present, and Future
Michael
L.
Bender
Daniel
M.
Sigman
An introduction to the processes and conditions that control Earth's climate; an overview of past climate evolution from the time of Earth's origin to the period of human history; and an investigation of ongoing climate changes and those predicted for the future, including the capacity of human activities to alter climate and the impacts of climate change on environment and society. Intended primarily for students not concentrating in science or engineering.
Sample reading list:
Kump, L.R., Kasting, J.F. & Crane, R.G. (2010), The Earth System, 3rd Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall
Archer, D. & Rahmstorf, S. (2010) Cambridge Univ. Press, The Climate Crisis: An Introductory Guide to Climate Change
Wilson, R.C.L., Drury, S.A. & Chapman, J.L. (2000), The Great Ice Age, Routledge, (Open Univ. Press) London
Reading/Writing assignments:
Note: all readings from this text will be posted in the online course reserves. Three lectures, one three hour laboratory per week.
Requirements/Grading:
Mid Term Exam - 20%
Final Exam - 35%
Quizzes - 20%
Lab Reports - 25%
Prerequisites and Restrictions:
High School Calculus.
Other information:
One day field trip
Schedule/Classroom assignment:
| Class number | Section | Time | Days | Room | Enrollment | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22424 | L01 | 10:00 am - 10:50 am | M W F | Guyot Hall 155 | Enrolled:11 Limit:30 | |
| 22425 | B01 | 1:30 pm - 4:20 pm | W | Guyot Hall 177 | Enrolled:5 Limit:15 | |
| 22426 | B02 | 1:30 pm - 4:20 pm | Th | Guyot Hall 177 | Enrolled:6 Limit:15 |