Program(s): Undergraduate Courses, Summer College
*Taught Online for Summer 2021* 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.
Course Overview
Current Grade / Education Level
11th Grade
12th Grade
Undergrad / Grad
Program
Undergraduate Courses
Summer College
Start Date
June 21
End Date
July 23
Class Details
Primary Instructor
Dorian Abbot
Academic Interest
Physical Sciences (e.g., astronomy, physics)
Class Specifics
Course Code
PHSC 13410 91
Class Day(s)
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Class Duration (CST)
13:30
3:00 P.M.
Session
Session I
Course Length
5 weeks