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Global Warming Science

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Learn about the physics, chemistry, biology, and geology of the earth’s climate system.

3 hrs/week14 weeksEnglish19,389 enrolled
Free to Audit

About this Course

Global Warming Science teaches you about the risks and uncertainties of future climate change by examining the science behind the earth’s climate. You will be able to answer such questions as, “What is the Greenhouse Effect?” and “How and why has earth’s climate changed through geologic history?” This science course is designed for college sophomores and juniors with some preparation in college-level calculus and physics.

What You'll Learn

  • Earth’s climate history
  • The greenhouse effect
  • Natural and manmade effects on climate
  • Projected climate change

Prerequisites

  • College freshman calculus, mechanics, and electricity/magnetism

Instructors

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Kerry Emanuel

Cecil and Ida Green Professor of Atmospheric Science

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Dan Cziczo

Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry

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David McGee

Assistant Professor, Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences

Topics

Physics
Geology
Chemistry
Biology
Calculus

Course Info

PlatformedX
LevelIntermediate
PacingUnknown
CertificateAvailable
PriceFree to Audit

Skills

الفيزياء
الجيولوجيا
الكيمياء
الأحياء
التفاضل والتكامل

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