Intro to the Climate System
CLEN
101
In-Person
This course introduces the climate system. It provides students with an overview of the origin, operation and history of Earth’s climate system including the atmosphere, ocean, ice and weather systems. Specifically, it focuses on understanding the processes determining Earth’s climates covering greenhouse gases, clouds, atmosphere and ocean circulation, emergence and complexity. The course is intended for students who are new to the study of climate. Three credits and lab.