Program(s): Undergraduate Courses
This course presents the science behind the forecast of global warming to enable the student to evaluate the likelihood and potential severity of anthropogenic climate change in the coming centuries. It includes an overview of the physics of the greenhouse effect, including comparisons with Venus and Mars; predictions and reliability of climate model forecasts of the greenhouse world. This course is part of the College Course Cluster program, Climate Change, Culture, and Society. This course covers the same material as PHSC 13400, but is organized using a flipped classroom approach in order to increase student engagement and learning.
Remote or Residential
✓ Residential (On-Campus)
Course Considerations
For UChicago students: Course is cross listed ENSC 13410, ENST 13410, and GEOS 13410.
Course Overview
Start Date
August 26
End Date
September 13
Current Grade / Education Level
Undergrad / Grad
Program
Undergraduate Courses
Class Details
Course Code
PHSC 13410 97
Class Day(s)
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Class Duration (CST)
13:30
3:30 P.M.
Session
Sept Term
Course Length
3 weeks
Primary Instructor
Dorian Abbot
Academic Interest
Physical Sciences (e.g., astronomy, physics)