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EPS 7 - Introduction to Climate Change

Earth and Planetary ScienceUndergraduateCLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

EPS

Course Number

7

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Introduction to Climate Change

Course Description

This course covers the physical processes that determine Earth's past, present, and future climate, with a particular focus on the essentially irreversible climate change (a.k.a., global warming) caused by the burning of coal, oil, and natural gas. Topics will alsoinclude the estimation of future warming and impacts, the Earth resources that can be used to combat climate change, and the policies being used to shift towards the use of those resources.

Minimum

3

Maximum

3

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Instructors

Romps

Breadth

Physical Science

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.

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Formats

Lecture

Term

Fall

Duration (in weeks)

15

Minimum Hours

3

Maximum Hours

3

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person, Online

Minimum Hours

8

Maximum Hours

8

Term

Summer

Duration (in weeks)

6

Minimum Hours

8

Maximum Hours

8

Lecture Mode of Instruction

Online

Minimum Hours

16

Maximum Hours

16

Term

Summer

Duration (in weeks)

3

Minimum Hours

16

Maximum Hours

16

Lecture Mode of Instruction

Online

Minimum Hours

32

Maximum Hours

32