A&O SCI 200B

Main Course

Introduction to Dynamics of Earth System

Description

Lecture, three hours. Overview of processes that determine dynamics of Earth system and contribute to its change including global and meridional energy balance; radiative-convective equilibrium; surface processes; planetary boundary layers; global atmospheric circulation; hydrological cycle; global ocean circulation; El Niño-Southern Oscillation and other climate variability modes; paleoclimate; climate sensitivity; climate variability and change; Earth's carbon cycle (atmosphere, ocean, land), and space physics. S/U or letter grading.