METEO 469
From Meteorology to Mitigation: Understanding Global Warming

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Quick Facts about METEO 469

Picture of the cover of the book Dire Predictions (2nd Edition) by Michael Mann and Lee R. Kump
  • Instructor - Fan Wu
  • Course Author - Michael Mann
  • Overview - METEO 469 is a required course for the Bachelor of Arts in Energy Sustainability and Policy online degree program, geared towards students who are able to study only part-time and at a distance. This course provides an introduction to global warming and climate change, covering the basic science, projected impacts, and approaches to mitigation. 
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  • Topics of Study - The content of this course is divided into 12 lessons. Each lesson will be completed in approximately 1 week. Lesson learning activities take the form of discussions, quizzes, and online climate simulations.
    • Lesson 1: Introduction to Climate and Climate Change
    • Lesson 2: Climate Observations, Part 1
    • Lesson 3: Climate Observations, Part 2
    • Lesson 4: Modeling of the Climate System
    • Lesson 5: Modeling of the Climate System (cont.); Comparing Models and Observations
    • Lesson 6: Carbon Emission Scenarios
    • Lesson 7: Projected Climate Changes, Part 1
    • Lesson 8: Projected Climate Changes, Part 2
    • Lesson 9: Climate Change Impacts
    • Lesson 10: Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change
    • Lesson 11: Geoengineering
    • Lesson 12: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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