SIO 117The Physical Basis of Global Warming
Introduction to the processes behind global warming, including the physics of the greenhouse effect, controls on greenhouse gases, atmospheric and oceanic circulation, climate feedbacks, relationship to natural climate variability, and global environmental issues related to global warming.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “MATH 20D and PHYS 2C or consent of instructor.”
Where it sits in degree plans
One of the options in (4)
- Environmental Systems—Earth Sciences (B.S.)
- Geosciences (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering with a Specialization in Renewable Energy and Environmental Flows (B.S.)
- Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences (B.S.)