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Dec 07, 2024
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GEOL 441 - Climate Variability and Climate Change Description: Examine past, present, and future changes in climate, and the factors that contribute to climate change over various timescales. GEOL 441 and GEOL 541 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: GEOL 201.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the physics of the climate system, including the planetary energy balance, and oceanic and atmospheric circulation.
- Identify the causes of natural climate variability, including volcanic and solar activity, and the Earth’s orbit around the Sun.
- Give examples of techniques used to reconstruct past climate.
- Provide examples of how human activities are modifying the Earth’s climate system (e.g., addition of CO2 to the atmosphere, land use change etc.).
Learner Outcomes Approval Date: 3/19/20
Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations: Winter Locations: Ellensburg
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