Frontiers of Science: Climate & Us
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About this course
The Earth’s temperature is determined by a balance between incoming energy and outgoing energy, which is affected by many factors, including sunspots, astronomical cycles, and greenhouse gasses. In this course, we compare recent climate conditions with a vast historical record that goes back thousands, even millions, of years. We also investigate the role of feedback loops and why they make climate modeling particularly challenging.
What you'll learn
- understand the factors influencing Earth's temperature
- analyze historical climate data
- explain the challenges of climate modeling
Course objectives
- examine the impact of greenhouse gases on climate
- compare contemporary climate patterns with historical data
- investigate the role of feedback loops in climate science
Skills you'll gain
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