This class describes the science of global warming and the forecast for humans’ impact on Earth’s climate. Intended for an audience without much scientific background but a healthy sense of curiosity, the class brings together insights and perspectives from physics, chemistry, biology, earth and atmospheric sciences, and even some economics—all based on a foundation of simple mathematics (algebra).
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Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change
The University of ChicagoAbout this Course
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Overview
Heat, Light, and Energy
First Climate Model
Greenhouse Gases and the Atmosphere
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- 5 stars78.73%
- 4 stars12.65%
- 3 stars4.30%
- 2 stars1.26%
- 1 star3.03%
TOP REVIEWS FROM GLOBAL WARMING I: THE SCIENCE AND MODELING OF CLIMATE CHANGE
I liked the subject and professor is well prepared and an expert in the field. The mode of delivery is interactive.
This is an interesting and challenging course but I love it!! Get an idea of how models and programs are used to analyze climate issues.
Eye opening course, interesting content easily explained concepts and fantastic practice materials. Highly recommend this course to start creating conscience on issues affecting us all.
This course provides me with new insights regarding climate change and its modelling - and how people can adapt and prevent a much worse scenario.
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