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Fall 2016
Mar 29, 2024
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EAPS 53600 - Introduction To General Circulation
Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides an overview of the general circulation of the atmosphere and oceans. Topics include: global energy balance, hydrological cycle, atmospheric general circulation and climate, ocean general circulation and climate, history and evolution of Earth's climate, climate sensitivity and feedback mechanisms, global climate models, natural climate change and anthropogenic climate change. Typically offered Fall Spring.
3.000 Credit hours

Syllabus Available
Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional
Schedule Types: Lecture

Offered By: College of Science
Department: Dept Erth Atmos & Planetry Sci

Course Attributes:
Upper Division

May be offered at any of the following campuses:     
      West Lafayette

Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand the energy balance of the Earth and the atmosphere. 2. Grasp the general circulation of the atmosphere and ocean and their energy. 3. Gain a scientific understanding of the climate's natural variability and human-induced change. 4. Learn about global climate models.


Restrictions:
May not be enrolled as the following Classifications:     
      Sophomore: 45 - 59 hours
      Sophomore: 30 - 44 hours
      Freshman: 0 - 14 hours
      Freshman: 15 - 29 hours

Prerequisites:
GR-EAPS 53600 Requisites

General Requirements:

Student Attribute: GR
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: EAPS 42200
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently. )


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