Introduction to the Arctic: Climate
Explore the Arctic's environment and climate, focusing on the cryosphere, atmosphere, and ocean. Learn about climate change impacts.
Explore the Arctic's environment and climate, focusing on the cryosphere, atmosphere, and ocean. Learn about climate change impacts.
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the Arctic's environment and climate. Developed through an international collaboration between the University of Alberta, the University of Tromso, and the University of the Arctic, it provides insights into the circumpolar North. The curriculum covers regional geography, the cryosphere (ice), atmosphere, and ocean of the Arctic. Students will learn about the unique characteristics of the Arctic climate, its connections to global systems, and the impacts of climate change in the region. The course explores topics such as Arctic environments, climate systems, the cryosphere (including sea ice, glaciers, and permafrost), and the implications of climate change on ecosystems, wildlife, and human populations. Through a blend of video lectures, readings, and assignments, participants gain a deep understanding of this crucial and rapidly changing part of our planet.
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What you'll learn
Understand the unique characteristics of Arctic environments and climate
Explore the components of the climate system, including atmosphere and ocean circulation
Learn about the cryosphere, including sea ice, glaciers, and permafrost
Analyze the carbon cycle and greenhouse effect in the context of the Arctic
Examine the formation and behavior of various forms of ice in polar regions
Investigate the impacts of climate change on Arctic ecosystems and communities
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course, "Introduction to the Arctic: Climate," provides a comprehensive exploration of the unique environmental and climatic characteristics of the Arctic region. Over four modules, students will delve into various aspects of the Arctic's climate system, including its environments, atmosphere, ocean, and cryosphere. The course begins with an overview of Arctic environments and the basics of climate science. It then progresses to examine climate systems, including atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns specific to the Arctic. A significant portion of the course focuses on the cryosphere, covering topics such as sea ice, river ice, glaciers, and permafrost. The final module addresses the critical issue of climate change and its implications for the Arctic region, discussing impacts on ecosystems, wildlife, and human populations. Throughout the course, students will gain insights into the interconnectedness of Arctic systems and their global significance.
Arctic Environments
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Climate Systems
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
The Cryosphere
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Implications of Climate Change
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
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Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Dr. Paul Myers is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta, where he specializes in physical oceanography. He completed his B.Math at the University of Waterloo in 1990, followed by an M.Sc. at McGill University in 1992, and a Ph.D. from the University of Victoria in 1996, focusing on ocean modeling techniques. After a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Edinburgh, he joined Memorial University in 1999 before moving to the University of Alberta in 2001. Dr. Myers has been actively involved in research concerning the role of freshwater in ocean dynamics and the connections between the Arctic and North Atlantic Oceans, utilizing both oceanographic data analysis and numerical modeling. He is the lead principal investigator on the NSERC CCAR Network project VITALS, which studies deep ocean exchanges in the Labrador Sea. Dr. Myers teaches courses such as Introduction to the Arctic: Climate, where he shares his expertise on climate systems and oceanography with students. His contributions to the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) include serving as president and chairing various committees, further underscoring his commitment to advancing research and education in ocean sciences.
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