GC 285 - Earth’s Climate: Past, Present, and Future

Offered Fall: No Offered Winter: No Offered Summer: No Offered Other: Contact department for information.

4 Credits
Hours (Lecture - Discussion - Lab): 4-0-0
Knowledge of past climates is valuable for understanding patterns and processes of the climate system and for predicting future climate change. Students will examine: components of the climate system; techniques used to interpret past climates and predict future climates; and patterns, variations and events occurring at multiple spatial and temporal scales. Students will also discuss predictions for future climate change and investigate mitigation and adaptation strategies.