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| Date | Unit # | Topic | Español | Português |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 |
Overview of Global Change | En Español | Em Português | |
| 1-2 | Evolution of the Earth's Atmosphere | En
Español | Em Português | |
| 1-3 | Atmospheric Structure and Circulation | En
Español | Em Português | |
| 1-4 | Atmospheric Composition, Carbon Dioxide | En Español | Em Português | |
| 1-5 | Carbon Cycle, Methane | En Español | Em Português | |
| 1-6 | Nitrogen Cycle, Sulfur Cycle; Tropospheric Ozone | En Español | Em Português | |
| 1-7 | Acid Deposition | En Español | Em Português | |
| 1-8 | Man-made Chemicals, CFCs | En Español | Em Português | |
| 1-9 | Ozone Reactions: Physics and Chemistry of the Stratosphere | En Español | Em Português | |
| 1-10 | Ocean Structure and Circulation | En Español | Em Português | |
| 1-11 | Global Hydrological Cycle | En Español | Em Português | |
| 1-12 | Global Energy Balance | En Español | Em Português | |
| 1-13 | Impact of Clouds on the Radiation Balance | En Español | Em Português | |
| 1-14 | Global Warming Potential | En Español | Em Português |
| Date | Unit # | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | Climate System and Climate Predictability / En Español | |
| 2-2 | Climate Models | |
| 2-3 | Climate Model Results - Equilibrium Simulations | |
| 2-4 | Enhanced Greenhouse Climate, Transient Climate Simulations | |
| 2-5 | Regional Climate Models | |
| 2-6 | Soil-Vegetation-Atmospheric Modeling | |
| 2-7 | Paleoclimate; Ice Core and Lake Sediment Records | |
| 2-8 | The Instrument Climate Record, Uncertainties | |
| 2-9 | Trends in Climate Variables, Global Warming Update | |
| 2-10 | Climate Variability (El Niño, La Niña) | |
| 2-11 | Satellite Observations of the Earth/Atmosphere/Ocean/Biosphere | |
| 2-12 | Integrated Global Observing Systems | |
| None | Spring Break - No Classes | |
| 2-13 | Earth System Science | |
| 2-14 | Sea-Level Rise | |
| 2-15 | Plant Physiological Effects of a Changing Environment |
| Date | Unit # | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | Human Population Trends and Controlling Factors | |
| 3-2 | Energy Consumption, Conservation, and Future Options | |
| 3-3 | Global Change and Human Health | |
| 3-4 | Biodiversity | |
| 3-5 | Forests and Deforestation | |
| 3-6 | Land Use Issues | |
| 3-7 | Desertification | |
| 3-8 | Assessment of Impacts of Climate Change | |
| 3-9 | Impact of Global Change on Agriculture | |
| 3-10 | Impact of Global Change on Water Resources and Water Use | |
| 3-11 | Sustainable Development | |
| 3-12 | Developments in China | |
| 3-13 | Societal Responses to Regional Climate Change | |
| 3-14 | Legislation and Policy | |
| 3-15 | Environmental Lessons from the Past | |
| --- | Final Exam Information; Example Final Exams available |