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2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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GEOL 523 - The Cryosphere


Description:
Components of the cryosphere (ice sheets, mountain glaciers, ice shelves, global snow cover, sea ice extent, and permafrost/frozen ground) will be examined, including anticipated changes in the cryosphere due to changing climate. GEOL 423 and GEOL 523 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both. Course will be offered on even numbered years (Winter).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: GEOL 501 and GEOL 502.

Credits:
(5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Differentiate between the formation and structure of  components of the cryosphere.
  • Examine techniques used to monitor variations in various components of the cryosphere.
  • Evaluate which components of the cryosphere are most vulnerable to a warming climate, and the timescales over which the cryospheric component is vulnerable to change (weeks - months - centuries).
  • Synthesize research from the peer reviewed scientific literature on a topic related to to the cryosphere.
  • Evaluate how projected increases in temperature will affect a component of the cryosphere, and predict the societal and eonomical impacts of this change.
  • Investigate how projected increases in temperature will affect a component of the cryosphere by conducting original research.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/7/17



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