Ocean, Atmosphere, and Climate

The ocean and the atmosphere control Earth's climate, which in turn influences the ocean. We explore ocean and atmospheric circulation, their chemical compositions and interactions that make up the climate system, including exchanges of heat and carbon, and how these circulations control marine ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles. The course focuses on climate change and human impacts, including effects on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems from increased atmospheric carbon dioxide. This course is suitable for students concentrating in science or engineering or pursuing the Climate Science minor. One weekly precept complements lectures.