NSCI 363 - The Science of Global Warming and Climate Change

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University of Maryland-Global Campus

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Description:

(For students not majoring or minoring in a science.) Prerequisite: MATH 012 or higher. A comprehensive introduction to the study of global warming, including the processes of climate change and climate stability. Focus is on the physical and chemical basis of global climate modeling. Topics include the physical and chemical properties of greenhouse gases, the effects of temperature and energy on climate, the carbon cycle, fossil fuels, and the factors involved in forecasting future climate patterns. Past trends and predictions of climate change are also examined.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umgc.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 985-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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