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Register for EEPS/PHYS 260: "Introduction to Climate Change course"
Students interested in adding a climate course to their schedule are encouraged to consider EEPS/PHYS 260 (Introduction to Climate Change), offered MWF 4:25-5:15 PM.
This is a one-semester introduction to the physical processes that determine Earth’s past, present, and future climate. The course focuses on quantitatively understanding the human impact on climate, including the historical development of steadily more sophisticated physical models, and ever more complete data. Particular emphasis will be placed on understanding climate change projections, as well as the ethical, political, economic, and communications challenges associated with various strategies going forward. The course is appropriate for all majors.
The course will be updated for spring 2026 to include (among other things) recent advances in climate science, the impact of the Trump Administration on climate science, legislation, and policies, and responses to these changes.
The course can be used this semester to satisfy the ESTD Science category distribution requirement.
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