GEOG J405/J505. Physical processes that determine the climate of Earth
and its past and future changes; greehouse effect, radiative and heat
feedback processes, orbital parameter theory. Climate and Environmental
Periods. Atmospheric and water resources change within the instrumental
period of records. Future climate and water resources: Paleo-perspectives
on "greenhouse warming". Review of paleoclimate techniques: dendro-climatology,
marine and lake sediments, polar and mountain ice core paleo-climate
records, paleo-climatic and historic data analysis. Additional
assignments and exams required for graduate credit. Prereq: GEOG 401 and
STAT 251, or perm.
