Earth and Ocean Sciences (EOS) Courses>The Ocean-Climate System

EOS261 - The Ocean-Climate System

Description

Introduce the processes through which the ocean, atmosphere and earth interact giving rise to stability, gradual evolution, and rapid change in the climate system. Develops understanding of the dynamics of the climate system by identifying relevant physical, chemical, and biological mechanisms, and by examining relevant observational data. Applies this understanding to anthropogenic climate change.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-2

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of EOS 261, EOS 260.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Complete 1 of:
      • EOS110 - Oceans and Atmosphere (1.5)
      • EOS130 - Climate Change (1.5)
      • GEOG130 - Climate Change (1.5)
      • GEOG103 - Introduction to Physical Geography (1.5)
    • Complete all of:
      • CHEM102 - Chemical Reactivity Fundamentals with Environmental Applications (1.5)
      • MATH101 - Calculus II (1.5)
    • Complete 1 of:

Course offered by

School of Earth and Ocean Sciences

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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