EPS7
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EPS 7 - Introduction to Climate Change
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