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CLIMATE AND CLIMATE CHANGE

ATMOCN/ENVIRST/GEOSCI 102
Course Description

Describes the basic climate principles governing the climate system. It describes the climate and climate variability at present, climate evolution in the past, and the projected climate change into the future. The scientific principles underlying the natural and anthropogenic greenhouse effect and climate model forecasts are elucidated.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.14

-0.77% from Historical

Completion Rate
99.47%

2.33% from Historical

A Rate
35.26%

-4.52% from Historical

Class Size
190

98.61% from Historical

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