Global Warming: Science & Modeling
Master the science behind global warming and climate change modeling through this comprehensive course for curious learners.
Master the science behind global warming and climate change modeling through this comprehensive course for curious learners.
Dive into the complex world of climate science with this comprehensive course from the University of Chicago. Led by Professor David Archer, this course provides a thorough introduction to the science of global warming and the modeling of climate change. Designed for an audience without much scientific background but with a healthy sense of curiosity, the course brings together insights from physics, chemistry, biology, earth and atmospheric sciences, and even some economics. You'll explore key concepts such as heat and energy balance, greenhouse gases, climate feedbacks, the carbon cycle, and potential impacts of climate change. Through a combination of video lectures, quizzes, assignments, and peer reviews, you'll gain a solid understanding of climate science and the tools used to forecast human impact on Earth's climate.
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What you'll learn
Understand the basic principles of heat, light, and energy in the context of climate science
Explain the greenhouse effect and its role in Earth's climate system
Analyze the structure and dynamics of Earth's atmosphere
Describe the carbon cycle and its importance in climate regulation
Identify and explain various climate feedbacks and their impacts on global warming
Interpret climate data and understand methods for detecting human impact on climate
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48 assignments
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There are 12 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the science of global warming and climate change modeling. Students will explore the fundamental principles of climate science, from basic concepts of heat and energy to complex climate systems and feedback mechanisms. The curriculum is structured into twelve modules, covering topics such as greenhouse gases, atmospheric structure, weather and climate, the carbon cycle, climate feedbacks, and potential impacts of climate change. Through a combination of video lectures, quizzes, assignments, and peer reviews, learners will gain a deep understanding of how scientists study and model climate change. The course emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical applications, including simple climate modeling exercises and data analysis. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in climate science and the ability to critically evaluate climate change information.
Overview
Module 1 · 44 Minutes to complete
Heat, Light, and Energy
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
First Climate Model
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Greenhouse Gases and the Atmosphere
Module 4 · 50 Minutes to complete
Weather and Climate
Module 6 · 47 Minutes to complete
Feedbacks
Module 7 · 4 Hours to complete
The Carbon Cycle
Module 8 · 2 Hours to complete
The Perturbed Carbon Cycle
Module 9 · 5 Hours to complete
Looking for a Human Impact on Climate
Module 10 · 3 Hours to complete
Potential Impacts
Module 11 · 5 Hours to complete
Mitigation
Module 12 · 6 Hours to complete
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Leading Expert on Climate Science and Carbon Cycle
David Archer, a Professor of Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago since 1993, specializes in the global carbon cycle and its impact on climate, particularly through ocean sedimentary processes. He authored The Long Thaw, which won the 2009 Walter P. Kistler Book Award, and co-edited The Warming Papers. His other notable works include The Climate Crisis: an Introductory Guide to Climate Change and Global Warming: Understanding the Forecast. Elected as a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union in 2010, Archer actively engages with the public on climate science through his contributions to realclimate.org and various speaking engagements.
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