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ATOC 183. Climate and Climate Change.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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Description

The atmosphere, ocean and sea-ice distribution characteristic of the current climate, as seen through observational data and computer model results. Physics of naturally occurring variability on time scales of months to years, such as El Niño. Global circulation models of the atmosphere, ocean and coupled atmosphere-ocean system, and global warming simulations.
  • Winter
  • 3 hours lecture
  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ATOC 230.

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