EESC V 2100x and y Earth's Environmental Systems: The Climate
System
Priority given to Columbia and Barnard earth science, environmental science,
and environmental biology majors should enrollment limits be reinstated.
Origin and development of the atmosphere and oceans, formation of winds,
storms and ocean currents, reasons for changes through geologic time. Recent
influence of human activity: the ozone hole, global warming, water pollution.
Laboratory exploration of topics through demonstrations, experimentation,
computer data analysis, and modeling. Science Requirement: Partial
Fulfillment.
Prerequisites: high school algebra. Recommended preparation: high school
chemistry and physics. Lab Required.
4.5 points
EESC V 2100x and y Earth's Environmental Systems:
Climate
Studies formation of winds, storms, and ocean currents. Recent influence of
human activity: global warming, and climate change. Laboratory exploration of
topics through demonstrations, experimentation, computer data analysis, and
modeling.
Prerequisites: High school algebra. Recommended preparation: High school
chemistry/physics, and one semester college science. Enrollment limited. Lab
Required. General Education Requirement: Quantitative and Deductive Reasoning
(QUA).
4.5 points