Limnology and Marine Science Seminar covers sections in various fields of zoological research.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Examines the cultural significance, access, and human impact on water cycles, focusing on US case studies and differential impacts on racial and ethnic communities under climate change.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Mattie Urrutia
Exams were reported as insanely hard with insufficient time to finish, and class averages on tests hovered around 70% without any curve.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Covers basic climate principles, present climate variability, past evolution, and future projections of climate change.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Michael Notaro
One student found the quizzes manageable after studying the provided guide, noting the lectures were in-depth.
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Spring 2024–Spring 2026Explores the science behind natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, and hurricanes, addressing hazard assessment, forecasting, and mitigation to lessen societal impact.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Shaun Marcott
One student reported that the course had no midterm or final, consisting instead of six quizzes and a few exercises. They noted that getting an A was not too hard with a little work.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Fundamental study of global warming causes, scientific evidence, future predictions, impacts on humans and ecosystems, and societal debates over solutions.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Jack Williams
The course involved lots of readings, though assessments focused on lecture content rather than external sources.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026This course introduces air quality by linking chemistry, meteorology, engineering, policy, and public health to pollutant impacts and regulation.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Tracey Holloway
Students noted that the class was definitely difficult and that they had to work hard to achieve a passing grade.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026#7 ·ATMOCN/GEOSCI 105
Survey of Oceanography
3–4 creditsSurvey of Oceanography covering ocean water properties, ocean-atmosphere interactions, seafloor structure, marine life, and human relationships with the marine environment.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Andrea Dutton
The course required a weekly smartbook assignment and a 20-question quiz, but it featured no exams or final exam.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026#8 ·ATMOCN 101
Weather and Climate
4 creditsWeather and Climate covers wind, temperature, clouds, precipitation, storm systems, air pollution, global winds, and climate change, including map analyses and quantitative labs.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Michael Morgan
One student with a background in the field found the introductory material easy and stated that little effort was required to pass.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026#9 ·ATMOCN 100
Weather and Climate
3 creditsCovers wind, temperature, clouds, precipitation, storm systems, air pollution, global winds, seasonal changes, and climate variability.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Jonathan Martin
Multiple-choice exams required detailed knowledge of the textbook, and students noted a lack of lecture slides, review sheets, or feedback on assignments.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026