AOSC365 Climate Change – Cutting through the Noise
Prerequisite: AOSC123.
This course is designed for the non-scientist to increase their scientific literacy on climate and climate change. We will discuss what “weather” is, why our planet has it, why we need it, and how we have learned to monitor, understand, and predict it. We will discuss the link between climate and weather, how weather prediction informs climate monitoring, what we know about the climate of the Earth, past and present, how we know it, and how that helps inform our perspective on future climate. We will then discuss how weather and climate information is used by individuals, businesses, the military, local, state and national government, and what that implies for decision-makers and professionals working on climate-related problems.
AOSC445 Climate Data Science
Recommended: A basic understanding of Python is required (such as AOSC247 or a similar course or experience).
This course encourages students to explore the fundamentals of data science through hands-on experience with real climate datasets, gaining a profound understanding of the evidence supporting climate change. Through experiential learning from a project-based course format, you’ll master versatile data analysis skills applicable to various fields, empowering you to make a meaningful impact on global challenges.