Introduction to the contemporary Earth climate system that focuses on the roles of the atmosphere, oceans, cryosphere, and land surface, and an overview of how this system has changed in the past and is predicted to change in the future. Includes the use of mathematical models to describe complex systems and the role of policy, economics, and ethics in mitigating human impact. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Scientific Investigation of the Natural World requirement. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: SA requirement.

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: SA, Critical Perspectives: I, Critical Perspectives: Q

1 unit — Chesler, Kummel, Lawman, Pena

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2024	Block 1	Introduction to Global Climate Change	Allison Lawman	Tutt Science Building 126	25 / 3	11/21/2024
Fall 2024	Block 2	Introduction to Global Climate Change	Miro Kummel	Tutt Science Building 126	25 / 2	11/21/2024
Fall 2024	Block 4	Introduction to Global Climate Change	Aaron Chesler	Tutt Science Building 126	25 / 0	11/21/2024
Spring 2025	Block 5	Introduction to Global Climate Change	Allison Lawman	TBA	25 / 25	11/21/2024
Spring 2025	Block 6	Introduction to Global Climate Change	Miro Kummel	TBA	25 / 25	11/21/2024
Spring 2025	Block 7	Introduction to Global Climate Change	Aaron Chesler	TBA	25 / 25	11/21/2024
Spring 2025	Block 8	Introduction to Global Climate Change	Ulyana Pena	TBA	25 / 25	11/21/2024
Summer 2025	Block A	Introduction to Global Climate Change	Mike Taber	TBA	25 / 25	11/21/2024