Climate and Earth System Modeling 0,

4 Credits

Introduction to the basic principles of meteorology and climate necessary to understand Earth system models and future global change. Students will use a range of software to provide hands-on experience with different types of models, ranging from Energy Balance Models (EBMs) to Earth System Models of Intermediate Complexity (EMICs), and Global Climate Models (GCMs) applied to the atmosphere, ocean, land surface, carbon cycling, and ice. Lecture and recitation. Prerequisites: EES 080 Attribute/Distribution: CC, NS, Q