GEO 237 - Global Climate Change

Institution:

Gustavus Adolphus College

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Description:

This course explores the mass and energy exchanges among the oceans, atmosphere, and cryosphere in the context of Earth-surface processes. The focus is on chemical and biological signatures of past climates in the geologic record, the likely causes of major climate-change events throughout Earth's history, and geologic responses to historical climate change. Laboratory exercises involve characterizing surface processes, data-rich studies of climate-change records, and quantitative analysis of modern climate data. Prerequisite: one course from ENV-110, GEG-105, GEG-108, GEO-111. Spring semester, odd years.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.GUSTAVUS.EDU

Phone Number:

(507) 933-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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