Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2021
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ESCI 325 901 (CRN: 23622)
OCEANS, ATMOSPHERES & CLIMATE
Long Title: OCEANS, ATMOSPHERES AND CLIMATE
Department: Earth/Environmnt/Planetary Sci
Instructor: Yeung, Laurence
Meetings:
11:00AM - 11:55AM MWF (25-JAN-2021 - 30-APR-2021)
1:30PM - 4:10PM T (25-JAN-2021 - 30-APR-2021)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Method of Instruction: Online
Credit Hours: 4
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: ESCI 101 OR ESCI 107 OR ESCI 109 OR ESCI 110 OR ESCI 111 OR ESCI 201
Section Max Enrollment: 12
Section Enrolled: 11
Enrollment data as of: 20-JAN-2025 1:14AM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Final Exam Time:
6-MAY-2021
9:00AM - 12:00PM R
Description: Earth’s climate system is characterized by complex interactions between the ocean, atmosphere, and land surfaces that are constantly evolving. This course will cover the physics and chemistry of the ocean and atmosphere to explore the mechanisms that control global and regional climate. Topics include: Earth’s energy balance, atmosphere and ocean circulation, and biogeochemical climate feedbacks. We will also explore records of past climate (historical and pre-historical) and projections of future climate. Students will engage in lab-based activities to understand fluid flow in the atmosphere and ocean and complete problem sets including programming assignments.