Greenhouse Effect with ESSC 212 & ASTR 205

CSIE 277: Greenhouse Effect
CSIE 277 is a seminar course that accompanies specific sections of ASTR 205 and ESSC 212.  In this course the students will learn how to apply the concepts and methods they have learned in introductory astronomy, introductory earth science and their current weather class to real problems in those disciplines.  This semester the focus will be on a study of global warming.  The students will become familiar with paleoclimatology research on past global warming events, learn how other planets in our solar system have had similar cyclic weather patterns, and investigate the benefits and risks associated with engineering global climate changes.  The students will be expected to participate in an Academic Service Learning project by disseminating what they have learned to a local high school earth science class (or classes). Check out this document.

ESSC 212 : Weather, Climate and the Earth System
An examination of earth-sun relationships, the nature of atmospheric processes, weather, and climate. Prerequisite: ESSC110.

ASTR 205 : Principles of Astronomy
An astronomy course for students desiring a comprehensive introduction to astronomy. Topics discussed in ASTR203 are covered in more detail, and additional topics are introduced. Especially recommended for science students.
ASTR204 may be taken concurrently. Not open to students with credit in ASTR203