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EPS 7 - Introduction to Climate Change

Earth and Planetary Science Undergraduate CLS - 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 Units

3

Maximum Units

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

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person, Online

Outside Work Hours

8

Outside Work Hours Min

8

Outside Work Hours Max

8

Term

Summer

Weeks

6 weeks

Weeks

6

Lecture Hours

8

Lecture Hours Min

8

Lecture Hours Max

8

Lecture Mode of Instruction

Online

Outside Work Hours

16

Outside Work Hours Min

16

Outside Work Hours Max

16

Term

Summer

Weeks

Other

Weeks

3

Lecture Hours

16

Lecture Hours Min

16

Lecture Hours Max

16

Lecture Mode of Instruction

Online

Outside Work Hours

32

Outside Work Hours Min

32

Outside Work Hours Max

32